Hochvernagtspitze

Behind the Vernagthütte begins the moraine ascent in northwestern direction, approximately at the height of the Hintergraslspitze on the large Vernagtferner. Over this, continuously moderately ascending to the summit.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, 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 the possibility of stopping for food, is necessary.

Vent is located in the west of Austria, in the federal state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your journey by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps

Travel comfortably and safely to the Ötztal train station by train. The last stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

In the mountaineering village Vent, the following parking options are available to you.

- In summer, in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the Bergbahnen ticket office)

- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.

Cost: € 5.00 per day/car