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Self-catering Hut Self-catering Hut · Ötztal Alps · 2,412 m

Hochjoch Hospiz

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Hochjoch-Hospiz occupies a beautiful location on a hill, surrounded by the majestic three thousand meter high peaks of the Ötztal Alps. The hut is a popular base for all kinds of mountain tours.

Opening times: 
approx 06thmarch 2026 to approx 19th april 2026
12th june 2026 to 20th september 2026

Hochjoch-Hospiz occupies a beautiful location on a hill, surrounded by the majestic three thousand meter high peaks of the Ötztal Alps. The hut is a popular base for all kinds of mountain tours.


Winter: base for classic Ötztal ski mountaineering loop from Rofen (always inquire about route conditions), altitude gain: 513 m, time: 3 h.

To the hut: From Vent - Rofental - through the romantic gorge, comfortable walk, altitude gain: 513 m, time: 2 h

Crossings: Martin-Busch-Hütte, Schöne Aussicht, Vernagt-Hütte, Simi launhütte,

Peak climbs: Weißkugel, Guslarspitzen, Fluchtkogel, Hintereisspitze, Langtauferer Spitze, Saykogel

Opening times

Closed today

Sleeping beds

n.a.

Address

Hochjoch Hospiz
Franz Senn Weg 1
6458 Vent

Coordinates

DD
46.825223, 10.833850
DMS
46°49'30.8"N 10°50'01.9"E
UTM
32T 639872 5187374
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