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Ötztal Trek Stage 13

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Ötztal Tourismus

/ Similaunhütte
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal Tourismus
/ Ötzi Fundstelle
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
/ Hochjoch Hospiz
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus

Similaunhütte (3.017 m) –> Hauslabjoch (3.283 m) –> Hochjoch-Hospiz (2.412 m)

difficult

Distance 8.5 km

3:30 h

390 m

997 m

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
Acess / exit point: from Vent through the Niedertal to the Martin-Busch-Hütte and further to the Similaunhütte (about 4.5 h ascent, approx. 3.75 h descent)
from Vent through the Rofental to Hochjoch-Hospiz (about 2,5 h ascent, about 2 h descent)

Author

Ötztal Tourismus

Update: April 13, 2021

Difficulty

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Highest point

3,279 m

Lowest point

2,286 m

Best time of year

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Rest Stop

Similaunhütte
Hochjoch-Hospiz

Safety information

Trittsicherheit, Schwindelfreiheit, Kondition, hochalpine Erfahrung; abschnittsweise alpine Route

Passage über den Hochjochferner (Spalten); Bergführer empfohlen

Tips and hints

Did you know that…
...a memorial was erected at the finding site of the stone age mummy „Ötzi“, which is around 5250 years old?

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Start

Similaunhütte (3,017 m)

Coordinates:

46.772371, 10.854696

DMS

46°46'20.5"N 10°51'16.9"E

UTM

32T 641600 5181539

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Destination

Hochjoch-Hospiz

Turn-by-turn directions

ÖTZI - THE ICEMAN AND GLACIER MUMMY

From the refuge hut a trail climbs steeply up a wide ridge which later turns into a boulder ridge with fixed cables for assistance. The last section of the trail to Tisenjoch saddle in South Tyrol takes you through flatter terrain. Ötzi‘s finding place at Tisenjoch is among the highlights of this stage. Once at Tisenjoch, the trail climbs for another 100 meters to Hauslabjoch before descending northwards on the Hochjochferner glacier fields. Leaving behind the glacier at approx. 3000 m, the trail joins the path coming down from Saykogel. Continue to Rofental, descending moderately at the beginning and steeply at the end. Cross Hochjochbach brook at 2500 m. In steep switchbacks down to the brook of Hintereisferner. Another challenging 100 altitude meters before you reach Hochjoch-Hospiz.

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

In Vent the following parking facilities are available:

In front of the village and at the valley station of the chairlift (fee required)

Coordinates

46.772371, 10.854696

DMS

46°46'20.5"N 10°51'16.9"E

UTM

32T 641600 5181539

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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.

Basic Equipment for Long-Distance Hikes

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Hiking socks
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

Camping Equipment

Tent (3- or 4-season)
Stove (including fuel and utensils)
Sleeping mat. Sleeping bag with suitable temperature rating.
Food
Toiletries and medication
Toilet paper

Things to Bring if Staying in a Mountain Hut

Toiletries and medication
Quick-drying towel
Ear plugs
Sleeping bag liner
Sleepwear
Alpine club membership card if applicable / ID
Coronavirus mask and hand sanitizer

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

8.5 km

Duration

3:30 h

Ascent

390 m

Descent

997 m

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