Mountain hikes Kreuzspitze

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 11.5 km
Duration: 5:00 h

MARTIN BUSCH HUT -> KREUZSPITZE

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 11.5 km
  • Duration: 5:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,543 hm
Highest point3,427 m

Starting point

Vent

Finishing point

Kreuzspitze
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Equipment

Wearing hiking gear such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient food supplies, a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.

Source: Ötztal

Description

The Kreuzspitze is a dream destination for high mountain hikers. One of the highest peaks of the Ötztal Alps that can be climbed on a hiking trail without touching ice.

Due to its excellent position on the Kreuzkamm between the main and white ridges, it offers an outstanding panoramic view of all glaciers and huts.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transportation or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    In the mountaineering village Vent the following parking options are available to you.

     - In summer in front of the village (parking meter, only coins or EC card) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the ticket office of the cable cars)

     - In winter only at the valley station of the chairlift

     Cost: €5.00 per day/car

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