Mountain hikes Vent - Martin Busch Hut - Similaun Hut

Sölden / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 13.7 km
Duration: 4:30 h

VENT -> Martin Busch Hut -> SIMILAUN HUT

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 13.7 km
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,261 hm
  • Elevation downhill:24 hm
Highest point3,121 m

Starting point

Vent

Finishing point

Similaun Hut
  • Fitness level 4 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Equipment

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

Wearing hiking equipment 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 provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.

Source: Ötztal

Description

Vent-Martin Busch Hut (2,500 m)-Similaun Hut (3,019 m)-return to Martin Busch Hut overnight stay (walking time: approx. 4 1/2 h to Similaun Hut and approx. 1 1/2 h back to Martin Busch Hut)

Martin Busch Hut: possibly ascent to Kreuzspitze 3,457 m 2 1/2 h

Similaun Hut: optionally visit the Ötzi find site 1 1/2 h, a secured and marked mountain trail leads to the find site


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 station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    Parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent.

    - 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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