Long-distance hike Ötztal Trek Stage 11

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 12.0 km
Duration: 5:00 h

A challenging day's stage lies ahead of us today. We check the weather, the route and how we feel. If everything is perfect, then we set off on a high alpine adventure of boulders, ice and scree. Easy climbing provides the right spice. At the end of the stage, the cozy Martin-Busch-Hütte awaits us, nestled in high alpine scenery.

Tour character

Difficult, challenging stage on black mountain paths. Sure-footedness and high alpine experience for challenging, partly pathless terrain is required. There are passages over boulders, ice, rock slabs and scree to overcome. Fixed ropes and steel stirrups make the ascent easier. A very good level of fitness is required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 12.0 km
  • Duration: 5:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:705 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,209 hm
Highest point3,171 m

Starting point

Ramolhaus

Finishing point

Martin-Busch-Hütte
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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Equipment

For those free from vertigo, sure-footed, and highly experienced alpine climbers; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation aids, and good weather conditions are recommended. Please observe the current weather report.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without catering options is necessary.

Fixed ropes, steel brackets | mountain guide recommended

Source: Ötztal

Description

  • Route: trail, path, driveable path, cart track
  • Requirements: surefootedness, lack of vertigo, fitness, high alpine experience
  • Mountain path black
  • Difficulties: nearly continuously secured passage up to the Ramoljoch (fixed ropes, steel brackets)
  • Equipment: normal hiking gear
  • Overnight stay, catering: Ramolhaus, Martin-Busch-Hütte

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.

    The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Gurgl: 

    - Parking garage village center Obergurgl (down right in front of the church) | paid 

    - Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station | paid | no night parking 

    - Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free | no night parking

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