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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

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  • Der Ausgangspunkt - das Bergsteigerdorf Vent
    / Der Ausgangspunkt - das Bergsteigerdorf Vent
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
  • Die Rofenhöfe - höchste ständig bewohnte Dauersiedlung der Ostalpen
    / Die Rofenhöfe - höchste ständig bewohnte Dauersiedlung der Ostalpen
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
  • Die bekannten Rofenhöfe auf 2.014 m
    / Die bekannten Rofenhöfe auf 2.014 m
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
  • Etwas abseits vom Weg - die Fundstelle Hohler Stein
    / Etwas abseits vom Weg - die Fundstelle Hohler Stein
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus
  • Rofenhof Sommer
    / Rofenhof Sommer
    Photo: Klotz Florian
  • Rofenhof Spielplatz
    / Rofenhof Spielplatz
    Photo: Fam. Klotz Florian
  • Die Hängebrücke unterhalb der Rofenhöfe
    / 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
1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 m km 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 Gasthof Rofenhof

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
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.

Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2014 m
Lowest point
1886 m
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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 

Start

Bergsteigerdorf Vent (1885 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
46.859069, 10.913587
UTM
32T 645862 5191280

Destination

Rofenhöfe

Turn-by-turn directions

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.

 

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

 

Parking

In front of the village and at the valley station from the chair lift (payable)

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Ortsinfo Vent - Sommer

Einzelbroschüre der Bergsteigerdörfer

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass Karte Inneres Ötztal

Kompass Karte Ötztaler Alpen

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  • Schöne Aussicht
  • Vent - Hochjoch Hospiz - Brandenburger Haus
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.4 km
Duration
0:45 h
Ascent
100 m
Descent
100 m
In and out Scenic Loop With refreshment stops Family friendly

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