Winter walking & snowshoe
hiking in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Winter Hiking

Routes

White, whiter, whitest is everything you will see…

Really big eyes for all winter hikers in the rear Ötztal: the pace is excellent to admire the unspoilt beauty of the Alpine mountains and landscapes. 12 km of cleared, signposted winter walking trails lead through snow-covered stone pine forests, white meadows and along the frozen Gurgler Ache brook. Take an even deeper insight into marvelous backcountry areas on guided snowshoeing adventures.

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Rofenhöfe 2014 m

Hiking Trail • Oetztal

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/ Der Ausgangspunkt - das Bergsteigerdorf Vent
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
/ Die Rofenhöfe - höchste ständig bewohnte Dauersiedlung der Ostalpen
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
/ Die bekannten Rofenhöfe auf 2.014 m
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
/ Etwas abseits vom Weg - die Fundstelle Hohler Stein
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
/ Schöne Sonnenterrasse beim Gasthof Rofenhof
Photo: Klotz Florian
/ Auch für die Kleinen ist gesorgt, der Spielplatz beim Gasthof Rofenhof
Photo: Fam. Klotz Florian
/ Die Hängebrücke unterhalb der Rofenhöfe
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal Tourismus
/ Das alte Kreuz der Wildspitze am Weg nach Rofen
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal Tourismus
/ Auch der Gasthof Geierwallihof erwartet Sie mit einer schönen Sonnenterrasse
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal Tourismus
/ Die spektakuläre Hängebrücke in Rofen
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal Tourismus

The Tour

Easy hike from the mountaineering village Vent over a beautiful path and the suspension bridge to the Rofenhöfen.

easy

2.4 km

0:45 h

100 m

This easy trail follows the pastures to Rofenhöfe. Along the way you will come across several herds of Haflinger horses that spend the summer in the mountains. The summit cross that used to be standing on Wildspitze, Tirol’s highest peak, was put up on this trail and makes for a great photo. The highlight and also end of this hike is the suspension bridge across Rofen Ache. The walk across the bridge is amazing and you get some great views! To return, follow the same way back.

Author’s recommendation

Stop at the Gasthof Rofenhof or Gasthof Geierwallihof.

With a sturdy stroller, the road is passable.

Details

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Altitude

2014 m

1886 m

Best time of year

Jan

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Rest Stop

*** Gasthaus Geierwallihof
Gasthof Rofenhof

Safety information

Sheeps and Horses (Haflinger) are on way. Keep dogs on a leash!

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.

Tips, hints and links

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

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Bergsteigerdorf Vent (1885 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.859069, 10.913587

UTM

32T 645862 5191280

Destination

Rofenhöfe

Turn-by-turn directions

Getting There

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

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