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Rofenhöfe 2014 m
Hiking Trail
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Der Ausgangspunkt - das Bergsteigerdorf VentPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Die Rofenhöfe - höchste ständig bewohnte Dauersiedlung der Ostalpen
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Die bekannten Rofenhöfe auf 2.014 m
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Etwas abseits vom Weg - die Fundstelle Hohler Stein
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
VENT -> suspension bridge -> Rofenhöfe -> VENT
easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration0:45 h
Ascent100 m
Descent100 m
Highest point2,014 m
Lowest point1,886 m
This easy trail follows the pastures to Rofenhöfe. Along the way you will come across several herds of Haflinger horses that spend the summer in the mountains. The summit cross that used to be standing on Wildspitze, Tirol’s highest peak, was put up on this trail and makes for a great photo. The highlight and also end of this hike is the suspension bridge across Rofen Ache. The walk across the bridge is amazing and you get some great views! To return, follow the same way back.
Author’s recommendation
Stop at the Gasthof Rofenhof or Gasthof Geierwallihof.
With a sturdy stroller, the road is passable.
Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Update: August 30, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
2,014 m
Lowest point
1,886 m
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*** Gasthaus GeierwallihofGasthof Rofenhof
Safety information
Sheeps and Horses (Haflinger) are on way. Keep dogs on a leash!Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Tips and hints
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Mountaineering Village Vent (1,885 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.859069, 10.913587
DMS
46°51'32.6"N 10°54'48.9"E
UTM
32T 645862 5191280
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Destination
Rofenhöfe
Turn-by-turn directions
This easy trail follows the pastures to Rofenhöfe. Along the way you will come across several herds of Haflinger horses that spend the summer in the mountains. The summit cross that used to be standing on Wildspitze, Tirol’s highest peak, was put up on this trail and makes for a great photo. The highlight and also end of this hike is the suspension bridge across Rofen Ache. The walk across the bridge is amazing and you get some great views! To return, follow the same way back.
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 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
46.859069, 10.913587
DMS
46°51'32.6"N 10°54'48.9"E
UTM
32T 645862 5191280
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia
Information brochure Vent / available Information Vent
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000
Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000
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.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.4 km
Duration
0:45 h
Ascent
100 m
Descent
100 m
Highest point
2,014 m
Lowest point
1,886 m
Circular route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Linear route
Suitable for strollers
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