Hochvernagtspitze

The Hochvernagtspitze reaches an elevation of 3,535 meters and features a glacier-covered terrain with steep slopes leading to its prominent peak in the Ötztal Alps.

The mountain has been continuously monitored since medieval times, contributing valuable data about glacial movements and climate patterns in the Eastern Alps region.

Mountain guides from the Ötztal region maintain traditional climbing routes to the summit, passing knowledge of safe passages through generations of local mountaineers.

Climbers require technical equipment including crampons, ice axes, and ropes, while the Vernagthütte at 2,755 meters provides accommodation for multi-day expeditions.

The summit offers access to the Vernagtferner, one of the most extensively documented glaciers in the Eastern Alps, used for long-term scientific research.

Location: Tyrol

Elevation above the sea: 3,535 m

GPS coordinates: 46.88143,10.79692

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:03