Vent Loop 2/5 - Hauslabkogel
Route Character
First summit of the Vent circuit as best done with the splitboard. 5 days over 4 peaks and more than 5000m in a beautiful course through the Ötztal Alps.
South of the hut towards Similaun hut you can see the Hauslabkogel with its distinctive northern slope. The destination is the Similaun lodge at 3019m.
Starting Point & Village
Starting point: Martin-Busch Lodge, about 3 hours from Vent. Village: Vent
Ascent & Route
You continue to climb up the Niederjoch valley inwards, on about half the way to the Similaun hut you turn west towards the summit ascent to Hauslabkogel.
After the descent we continue up the Niederjoch valley, at the end of which the Similaun hut is soon to be seen.
Descent & Variants
Along the ascent track and after the first striking rocky ridge you keep to the right in order to ascend again as few height meters as possible towards Similaunhütte. Alternatively, if the snow conditions are good, you can also go down the eastern chute before the last rock of the summit ridge. (good to see in ascent).
Maps
AV Ötztaleralpen Weißkugel
Photo Gallery
A selection of 2 photos from the tour:
Map and Avalanche Risk
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Image Gallery (2 Photos)
Slope Map
Tour Planning & Important Notes (OpenSlopeMap)
Tour Planning
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Map Explanation
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Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is this splitboard route?
The route is classified with difficulty level 3.
How many vertical meters does the tour include?
The ascent covers approximately 1250 vertical meters.
How long does the ascent take?
The tour takes around 5.5 hours.
Where does the route start?
The starting point of the tour is Vent.