Seufertweg Vernagthütte - Hochjoch Hospiz
Alpine Tour
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easy
Distance 5.1 km
Duration1:30 h
Ascent92 m
Descent435 m
Highest point2,755 m
Lowest point2,412 m
From Vernagthütte on a beautiful high altitude trail to Hochjoch Hospiz.
Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Update: December 22, 2021
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,755 m
Lowest point
2,412 m
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Start
Vernagthütte (2,754 m)
Coordinates:
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DMS
UTM
w3w
Destination
Hochjoch Hospiz
Turn-by-turn directions
From Vernagthütte on a beautiful high altitude trail to 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 facilities are available in Vent:In front of the village and at the valley station from the chair lift (payable)
Coordinates
DD
DMS
UTM
w3w
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 Alpine Routes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- 35-45 liter rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Hiking poles
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
Technical Equipment for Alpine Routes
- B2 or B3 mountaineering boots
- Climbing harness
- Climbing helmet
- Ice axes (basic or technical with hammer and adze as required)
- C2-C3 crampons with anti-balling plates (as required by route and to match boots)
- Single rope
- Half ropes
- Twin ropes
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- Friend/cam offset 0.5-0.75
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- Set of nuts
- Double set of nuts
- Small nuts
- Medium nuts
- Large nuts
- Nut tool
- Tricam(s)
- Ball nut(s)
- (Active) Camming device(s) for wider cracks such as the Gipsy
- Hexentric(s)
- Progress capture pulley(s) such as the Petzl Traxion
- Micro ascender(s) such as the Petzl TiBloc
- Pitons and hammer
- Set of ice screws
- Short ice screws
- Medium ice screws
- Long ice screws
- V-Thread tool
- 2x Harness tool holder such as the Ice Clipper or Caritool
- Quickdraws
- Locking device
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.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.1 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
92 m
Descent
435 m
Highest point
2,755 m
Lowest point
2,412 m
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