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Road bike tours in Ötztal

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Mountain Hike recommended route

Diemweg

Mountain Hike · Oetztal
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  • Vent
    / Vent
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
  • / Am Diemweg - mit Blick zur Wildspitze
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
  • / Die Diembachbrücke
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
  • / Wegweiser Diemweg
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
  • / Aussicht auf der Ramolalm
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
  • / Aufstieg zur Ramoalm
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
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DIEMWEG -> VENT
difficult
Distance 13.9 km
6:00 h
980 m
980 m
2,822 m
1,881 m
A steep trail leads from Ramolalm towards Ramoljoch. The route forks off to the right at the height of Spiegelkar cirque, continuing below the summit of Vorderer Spiegelkogel. After crossing Diembach brooklet you descend into Niedertal, following the path above the brooklet. Cross Niedertalache brooklet (iron bridge) before you reach Schäferhütte, then change to the ascending Niedertalweg trail. Here you proceed either towards Martin Busch Hütte or return to Vent.

Author’s recommendation

Only in good weather conditions, no hut!
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Author
Ötztal Tourismus 
Update: March 30, 2021
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,822 m
Lowest point
1,881 m
Best time of year
Jan
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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.com

Tips and hints

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

Start

Vent (1,883 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.859977, 10.914722
DMS
46°51'35.9"N 10°54'53.0"E
UTM
32T 645946 5191383
w3w 
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Destination

Vent

Turn-by-turn directions

A steep trail leads from Ramolalm towards Ramoljoch. The route forks off to the right at the height of Spiegelkar cirque, continuing below the summit of Vorderer Spiegelkogel. After crossing Diembach brooklet you descend into Niedertal, following the path above the brooklet. Cross Niedertalache brooklet (iron bridge) before you reach Schäferhütte, then change to the ascending Niedertalweg trail. Here you proceed either towards Martin Busch Hütte or return to Vent.

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

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: 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)

- In wintertime only at the chairlift

Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

Coordinates

DD
46.859977, 10.914722
DMS
46°51'35.9"N 10°54'53.0"E
UTM
32T 645946 5191383
w3w 
///tamed.clash.babbles
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

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

Basic Equipment for Mountain 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
  • Bivy / survival bag  
  • Survival blanket
  • Headlamp
  • Pocket knife
  • Whistle
  • Cell phone
  • Cash
  • Navigation equipment / map and compass
  • Emergency contact details
  • ID

Technical Equipment for Mountain Hikes

  • Climbing helmet as required
  • 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.

Similar routes nearby

  • Guslarspitze - vom Hochjoch Hospiz
  • Saykogel
  • Vent-Breslauer Hütte-Vernagthütte-Hochjoch Hospiz- Saykogel-Martin Busch Hütte-Kreuzspitze-Vent
  • Vent-Wilder Mann-Breslauer Hütte-Vernagthütte- Guslarspitze-Hochjoch Hospiz-Schöne Aussicht-Vent
  • Guslarspitze - starting from Vernagthütte
  • Vent-Wilder Mann-Breslauer Hütte-Vernagthütte-Guslarspitze-Hochjoch Hospiz-Schöne Aussicht-Vent
  • Vent-Breslauer Hütte-Saykogel-Martin Busch Hütte-Kreuzspitze-Vent
 These suggestions were created automatically.
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
13.9 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
980 m
Descent
980 m
Highest point
2,822 m
Lowest point
1,881 m
Circular route Scenic

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