Mountain hikes Brizzisee

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 9.0 km
Duration: 3:30 h

Glistening, sparkling, brizzling - Lake Brizzi in the Ötztal Alps can do everything its name sounds like.

Tour character

Panoramic hike from Vent (1,895 m) to the Martin-Busch-Hütte and on to the idyllic Brizzisee (2,860 m). The trail leads into the Niedertal valley, past the chapel and shepherd's hut, along a moderately ascending path to the Martin-Busch hut. Then steeper in the direction of Brizzisee and Kreuzspitze.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 9.0 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,057 hm
  • Elevation downhill:4 hm
Highest point2,900 m

Starting point

Vent

Finishing point

Brizzisee
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Equipment

Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map as well as sufficient provisions on hikes without dining options is necessary.
Source: Ötztal

Description

From Vent to Ochsenkopf, halfway up turn left into Niedertal. On a wide path past the chapel and the shepherd's hut on a moderately ascending path to the Martin Busch hut. From there, a steep ascent towards Kreuzspitze. The lake lies on a high plateau about 300 m to the left of the path. Wonderful panorama.


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

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

  • Parking

    The mountain climbing village Vent offers you the following parking options.

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

    - In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.

    Cost: €5.00 per day/car

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