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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 7

Ötztaler Urweg E7 Vent - Gaislach

Long Distance Hiking · Vent
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    STAGE 7:

     

    VENT –> Weißenkar –> Tiefenbach –> Gaislachalmen –> GAISLACH

    difficult
    Distance 14.9 km
    6:00 h
    1,040 m
    973 m
    2,806 m
    1,899 m

    THE MOUNTAINEERING VILLAGE AT THE REAR END OF THE VALLEY

     

    The lovely mountaineering village of Vent is encircled by several three thousand meter high summits and surrounded by a splendid mountain scenery. In midsummer, you can watch numerous hikers with large backpacks and climbing equipment in this little mountain hamlet. The main hiking destinations are either Wildspitze peak or "Ötzi's" place of finding!

     

    Not far from the village center a narrow path travels across lush Alpine meadows, along rushing mountain brooks which make their way out of the valley towards the Venter Ache brook. The higher you climb the more bizarre is the panorama: glacier-covered mountains higher than 3000 meters are already in sight.

     

    The route leads past Tiefenbach Glacier where countless sportsmen improve their snow sport skills. On the descent to the Gaislachalmen pastures you can immerse yourself in a wonderful feeling of being away from everyday worries. Take a deep breath and enjoy the marvelous high Alpine plateau of Gaislachalmen. Fresh mountain flowers, rich colors and lovely pastures and meadows line your way to the valley floor near Bodenegg and further on to Zwieselstein.

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: April 26, 2024
    Difficulty
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    Highest point
    2,806 m
    Lowest point
    1,899 m
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    Rest stops

    Tiefenbach Glacier restaurant
    Alpine guesthouse Gaislach Alm

    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

    Tips and suggestions

    Did you know that…

     

    … the very first alpinists came to the mountaineering village of Vent to conquer the numerous three thousand meter high peaks already in the 18th century?

     

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

    Start

    Vent
    Coordinates:
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    46.859846, 10.913383
    DMS
    46°51'35.4"N 10°54'48.2"E
    UTM
    32T 645844 5191366
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    Destination

    Gaislach

    Turn-by-turn directions

    At the P9 Rofenhöfe junction you keep to the right, following the wide forest trail in the direction of Stableinalm towards the access point to the high Alpine Panorama Trail. At the beginning you will quickly gain altitude as the ascent is very steep. Continue hiking on the trail, past the slopes of Weißkar and Mutboden.
    On the whole route you enjoy a magnificent view of the valley basin encircled by majestic mountain peaks. The slightly ascending route takes you to the huge car park of Tiefenbach mountain gondola.
    This also means that you have reached the highest point of this stage, the base station of Tiefenbach gondola in the foothills of Tiefenbach Glacier at 2800 meters. Leaving behind the rocky high Alpine terrain, you turn right at the entrance to parking area of Tiefenbach gondola and follow the PanoramaTrail down to Gaislach. Again you enjoy the picture-book mountain panorama offering memorable views of Ventertal.

    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

    Vent is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

     

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Vent:

    - Vent village entrance | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available

    - Chairlift valley station | chargeable | Multi-day ticket available

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.859846, 10.913383
    DMS
    46°51'35.4"N 10°54'48.2"E
    UTM
    32T 645844 5191366
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, 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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • European E5 long-distance hiking trail – King's Segment – Vent to Obergurgl (alternative route)
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 17
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 11
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 16
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 12
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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.9 km
    Duration
    6:00 h
    Ascent
    1,040 m
    Descent
    973 m
    Highest point
    2,806 m
    Lowest point
    1,899 m
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