Mountain hikes Vent - Martin Busch Hut - Kreuzspitze - Vent

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 13.3 km
Duration: 7:30 h

VENT -> Martin Busch Hut -> Kreuzspitze -> VENT

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 13.3 km
  • Duration: 7:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:942 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,563 hm
Highest point3,441 m

Starting point

Vent

Finishing point

Vent
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

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

Source: TVB Ötztal Tourismus

Description

Martin-Busch Hut-Kreuzspitze (3,457 m) - return to the hut - descent to Vent - overnight stay,

Walking time: total approx. 7 ½ hours.

An alternative would also be to continue via the Diemweg to the Ramolhaus approx. 6–7 hours


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

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

  • Parking

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

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

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

    Cost: €6.00 per day/car

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