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VENT -> Stableinalm -> Höhenweg Sonnberg -> VENT
moderate
Distance 9 km
Duration5:00 h
Ascent520 m
Descent992 m
Highest point2,618 m
Lowest point1,883 m
From Stableinalm you walk towards Breslauer Hütte. At Rofenkar bridge, located below the hut, you keep to the right following the "Sonnbergweg" signposts. Gentle, grass-covered meadows take you to more rocky terrain secured by steel ropes. Later you reach the turn-off to the high altitude trail of Tiefenbach Glacier. Continue on a wonderful hiking path to Vent.
Author’s recommendation
Use the Vent mountain railways https://www.vent.at/summer/hiking-mountaineering/summer-mountain-lift.html
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: March 16, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
2,618 m
Lowest point
1,883 m
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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 suggestions
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Vent
Coordinates:
DD
46.863835, 10.903847
DMS
46°51'49.8"N 10°54'13.8"E
UTM
32T 645106 5191792
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Destination
Vent
Turn-by-turn directions
From Stableinalm you walk towards Breslauer Hütte. At Rofenkar bridge, located below the hut, you keep to the right following the "Sonnbergweg" signposts. Gentle, grass-covered meadows take you to more rocky terrain secured by steel ropes. Later you reach the turn-off to the high altitude trail of Tiefenbach Glacier. Continue on a wonderful hiking path to Vent.
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
Directions
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/mapsParking
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
46.863835, 10.903847
DMS
46°51'49.8"N 10°54'13.8"E
UTM
32T 645106 5191792
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
9 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
520 m
Descent
992 m
Highest point
2,618 m
Lowest point
1,883 m
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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