Ötztal Trek Stage 14

Sölden /
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 6.3 km
Duration: 3:00 h

This day's stage is a highlight. The route: fantastic. The stage destination: a majestic glacier castle. The high alpine Brandenburger Haus is in a very exposed location and offers royal views of the Weißkugel, Langtaufererspitze and Hintere Hintereisspitze. The food: imperial and rated 99 points in the Falstaff Hüttenguide in 2024.

Tour character

Moderately difficult stage. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience are required. Passages over steep meadow slopes, boulders and rocks as well as glacier snow have to be overcome. Orientation for pathless terrain (pole markings) and a good level of fitness are required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 6.3 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1004 hm
  • Elevation downhill:168 hm
Highest point 3,247 m

Starting point

Hochjoch-Hospiz

Finishing point

Brandenburger Haus
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

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Description

  • Route: Climbing, Path
  • Requirements: Walking security, basic level of dizziness, high alpine experience;
  • Mountain path black, intermittent alpine route
  • Difficulties: Passage over the boiler wall remover (columns); Mountain guide recommended Equipment: normal hiking equipment, crampons, pimples according to circumstances; In any case rope;
  • Acess / exit point: from Vent through Rofental to Hochjoch-Hospiz (about 2,5 h ascent, about 2 h descent)

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

  • Contact

    Ötztal Trek Etappe 14

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