Hochjoch Hospiz
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Wanderroute - Hochjoch HospizPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Hochjoch-Hospiz
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Aufstieg zum Hochjoch Hospiz
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
Bergsteigerdorf Vent
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
VENT -> Hochjoch Hospiz -> VENT
Open
moderate
Distance 8.5 km
Duration2:30 h
Ascent597 m
Descent75 m
Highest point2,413 m
Lowest point1,888 m
Across Alpine meadows and a scenic suspension bridge you walk along the trail from Vent to Rofen. Here you continue towards the goods lift of Vernagthütte and further on across the picture-book Rofner Schlucht gorge. The permanently ascending trail is very steep and demanding at the end, before you finally reach Hochjoch Hospiz.
Author’s recommendation
Beautiful: the suspension bridge in Rofen

Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Update: March 06, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,413 m
Lowest point
1,888 m
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Hochjoch HospizGasthof Rofenhof
Safety information
Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.comTips and hints
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Vent (1,887 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.859054, 10.913544
DMS
46°51'32.6"N 10°54'48.8"E
UTM
32T 645858 5191279
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Destination
Hochjoch Hospiz
Turn-by-turn directions
Across Alpine meadows and a scenic suspension bridge you walk along the trail from Vent to Rofen. Here you continue towards the goods lift of Vernagthütte and further on across the picture-book Rofner Schlucht gorge. The permanently ascending trail is very steep and demanding at the end, before you finally 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
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)
Cost: € 5,00 per day/car
Coordinates
DD
46.859054, 10.913544
DMS
46°51'32.6"N 10°54'48.8"E
UTM
32T 645858 5191279
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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 #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
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.
Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.5 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
597 m
Descent
75 m
Highest point
2,413 m
Lowest point
1,888 m
Scenic
Linear route
Refreshment stops available
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