Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 13

Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 8.5 km
Duration: 3:30 h

We continue in Ötzi's footsteps. The glacier man was discovered on the Tisenjoch in 1991. Of course we visit the discovery site before continuing towards Hochjoch-Hospiz, our destination for today. The cozy Alpine Club hut of the Berlin section is located at the far end of the Rofental valley in the Ötztal Alps.

Tour character

Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for demanding, partly pathless terrain is required. There are passages over a steep block ridge (with fixed ropes) to overcome. Partly steep climbs on the descent. A very good level of fitness is required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 8.5 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:390 hm
  • Elevation downhill:997 hm
Highest point3,279 m

Starting point

Similaunhütte

Finishing point

Hochjoch-Hospiz
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

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Equipment

For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

Ice axe, crampons, rope | Mountain guide recommended.

Description

  • Route: Climbing, Path
  • Requirements: Step safety, dizziness, condition, high alpine experience
  • Mountain path black, intersection alpine route
  • Difficulties: Passage over Hochjochferner (columns); Mountain guide recommended
  • Equipment: normal hiking equipment, crampons, pimples according to circumstances; In any case rope; Climbing on the glacier
  • Huts: Similaun Hut, Hochjoch-Hospiz Hut

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Vent:

    - Vent village entrance | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available

    - Chairlift valley station | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available

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