Ötztal Trek stage 11
Description
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
- Route: trail, path, driveable path, cart track
- Requirements: surefootedness, lack of vertigo, fitness, high alpine experience
- Mountain path black
- Difficulties: nearly continuously secured passage up to the Ramoljoch (fixed ropes, steel brackets)
- Equipment: normal hiking gear
- Overnight stay, catering: Ramolhaus, Martin-Busch-Hütte
DAY TIP
Vent (1,900 m) –> Rofenhöfe (2,014 m)
In Vent, at the end of the village, turn right over the art trail B-ART-EB'NE to Rofen. There, admire the works of international artists, walk past Ötzi's hunter camp and marvel at the former cross of the Wildspitze with a view of the summit. Past the rare raised bog, you cross the famous suspension bridge. Return the same way or take the paved road back to Vent.
Difficulty, walking time: easy hiking route, approx. 0.45 h
Altitude difference: 100 m ascent and descent
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
For those free from vertigo, sure-footed, and highly experienced alpine climbers; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation aids, and good weather conditions are recommended. Please observe the current weather report.
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
Did you know that…
...Stone Age hunter stations were discovered in Vent?
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended maps
Kompass hiking map (available in the Ötztal Tourism information offices)
Directions
OVER THE RAMOLPASS INTO THE NIEDERTAL
From the Ramolhaus over the dead ice of the Ramolferner follows a passage in steep terrain to the Ramoljoch. Fixed ropes and steel brackets facilitate the ascent here. Down in switchbacks – initially beside the Spiegelferner, it goes relatively flat downwards. On the lateral moraine of the Spiegelferner, you turn left at about 2,800 meters to the Martin-Busch-Hütte, where the Diemweg begins. A slight ascent follows to the alpine pasture area. There you hike without significant altitude change over the slopes in the Niedertal. At the end of the Diemweg, you cross the bridge and follow the steeply ascending path through the dwarf pines. From the old shepherd's hut, the path leads about 1 hour further to the Martin-Busch-Hütte.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The car trip into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Car access leads travelers via the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down right in front of the church) | paid
- Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station | paid | no night parking
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free | no night parking
Current information
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without catering options is necessary.
Fixed ropes, steel brackets | mountain guide recommended