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Hochjoch Hospiz - Middle Guslarspitze - Vernagthut

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    HOCHJOCH HOSPIZ -> MITTLERE GUSLARSPITZE -> VERNAGTHÜTTE
    moderate
    Distance 5.5 km
    4:30 h
    804 m
    448 m
    3,127 m
    2,412 m
    Hochjoch Hospiz towards Mittlere Guslarspitze (3,151 m – walking time: approx. 3 hours) – descent towards Vernagthütte (2,755 m – walking time: approx. 1 ½ hours) or directly via the high-altitude trail from Hochjoch Hospiz towards Vernagthütte (2 hours) – overnight stay

     

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: November 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    3,127 m
    Lowest point
    2,412 m
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    Track types

    Path 98.37%Unknown 1.62%
    Path
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    Tips and suggestions

    More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

    Start

    Hochjoch Hospiz
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.825111, 10.833680
    DMS
    46°49'30.4"N 10°50'01.2"E
    UTM
    32T 639859 5187362
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    Destination

    Vernagthut

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Hochjoch Hospiz towards Mittlere Guslarspitze (3,151 m – walking time: approx. 3 hours) – descent towards Vernagthütte (2,755 m – walking time: approx. 1 ½ hours) or directly via the high-altitude trail from Hochjoch Hospiz towards Vernagthütte (2 hours) – overnight stay

     

    Public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    Vent is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent 

     - In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

     - In wintertime only at the chairlift

     Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.825111, 10.833680
    DMS
    46°49'30.4"N 10°50'01.2"E
    UTM
    32T 639859 5187362
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia (german language)

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    Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000

    Equipment

    It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

     

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.5 km
    Duration
    4:30 h
    Ascent
    804 m
    Descent
    448 m
    Highest point
    3,127 m
    Lowest point
    2,412 m
    Round trip Refreshment stops available

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