Mountain hikes Kreuzspitze

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

MARTIN BUSCH HÜTTE -> 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
  • February
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  • December

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.
Source: Ötztal

Description

The Kreuzspitze is one of the highest peaks of Ötztal Alps which can be reached via a footpath and without having to cross any ice fields.

From the peak you enjoy superb panorama views of all surrounding glaciers and huts.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by 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

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent 

     - In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

     - In wintertime only at the chairlift

     Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

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