Hochjoch Hospiz - Middle Guslarspitze - Vernagthut
Hiking Trail
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moderate
5.5 km
4:30 h
804 m
448 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

Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Updated: July 31, 2018
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
3,127 m
Lowest point
2,412 m
Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Hochjoch Hospiz (2,412 m)
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
Note
all notes on protected areas
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
Getting there
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 facilities are available in Vent:In front of the village and at the valley station from the chair lift (payable)
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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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
804 m
Descent
448 m
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