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Photo: Katharina Nösig, Ötztal
Explanation
The trail to the summit is steep and rocky (secured with ropes), but offers great views of the Wildspitze (right opposite), the village of Vent and the Ortler mountain range.
Descent via a small ridge at the other side of the summit, and down along a rope path to the snout of Rofenkar Glacier.From there, either continue to Breslauer Hütte or descend to Stableinalm.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
panorama restaurant StableinSafety information
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: www.oetztal.comTips and suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernTurn-by-turn directions
The trail to the summit is steep and rocky (secured with ropes); but offers great views of the Wildspitze (right opposite), the village of Vent and the Ortler mountain range.
Descent via a small ridge at the other side of the summit, and down along a rope path to the snout of Rofenkar Glacier. From there, either continue to Breslauer Hütte or descend to Stableinalm.
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
The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: 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
Book recommendation by the author
Information brochure Vent / available Information Vent
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000
Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25:000
Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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