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Braunschweiger Hut
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Braunschweiger HüttePhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
RETTENBACHGLETSCHER -> BRAUNSCHWEIGER HÜTTE -> RETTENBACHGLETSCHER
moderate
Distance 3.6 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent362 m
Descent287 m
Highest point2,758 m
Lowest point2,780 m
From the chapel at Rettenbach Glacier you follow the walking trail to Pitztaler Jöchl car park where the gravel trail to Pitztaler Jöchl starts (in early summer there might be a snow field). In late summer you continue on the cart trail, crossing the marked glacier field towards Rettenbachjoch saddle. The panoramic trail across ridges takes walkers directly to the hut.
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: March 26, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
Braunschweiger Hütte, 2,758 m
Lowest point
Rettenbachgletscher, 2,780 m
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Braunschweiger HutSafety information
For experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted, Very good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary, such as alpine security material, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report:Tips and hints
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Rettenbachglacier
Coordinates:
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46.944593, 10.933349
DMS
46°56'40.5"N 10°56'00.1"E
UTM
32T 647134 5200821
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Destination
Braunschweiger Hut
Turn-by-turn directions
From the chapel at Rettenbach Glacier you follow the walking trail to Pitztaler Jöchl car park where the gravel trail to Pitztaler Jöchl starts (in early summer there might be a snow field). In late summer you continue on the cart trail, crossing the marked glacier field towards Rettenbachjoch saddle. The panoramic trail across ridges takes walkers directly to the hut.
Public transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: 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 facilities are available in Sölden:- Parking lot
- parking lot Stiegele
- stair parking
- Giggijochbahn + underground garage
- Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
All parking is free during the day.
Parking for several days (eg hike tour):
- Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn
Coordinates
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46.944593, 10.933349
DMS
46°56'40.5"N 10°56'00.1"E
UTM
32T 647134 5200821
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
Freytag & Berndt Karte WK 251, 1:50 000
Alpenvereinskarte 30/6, 1:25 000
Alpenvereinskarte 30/5, 1:25 000
Österreichische Karte 173, 1:50 000
Kompasskarte 43, 1:50 000
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.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.6 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
362 m
Descent
287 m
Highest point
2,758 m
Lowest point
2,780 m
Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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