Finailspitze

Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Valley, Venter Valley | 1:25,000

Kompass #43 | Ötztal Alps, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000

Freytag & Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25,000

Hochjoch Hospiz:

From the hut, follow a path down to the bridge over the Hintereisbach. Beyond it, ascend in hairpin turns to the Arzbödele. Shortly after, cross the stream that comes from the Hochjochferner via a bridge, then follow the path towards Saykogel uphill to about 3,000 m (near the rain gauge). Now head south over the crevassed Hochjochferner to the Hauslabjoch (3,279 m). From here initially over snow and ice to the rock ridge and then along it with moderately difficult rock climbing, partly exposed, over the subpeak to the highest point. Duration: approx. 5 h

Similaun Hut:

From the hut on a marked trail over the rock ridge, later briefly descending (over a firn field often iced in summer). Over this and further over boulder terrain (cairns), finally briefly descending to the Tisenjoch where the iceman’s discovery site is located. From here about 20 minutes’ walk to the Hauslabjoch (3,279 m). Initially over snow and ice to the rock ridge and then along it with moderately difficult rock climbing, partly exposed, over the subpeak to the highest point. Duration: approx. 2 to 2½ h

Martin-Busch Hut:

From the hut along a good path towards the Similaun Hut. After 1½ hours at "Beim Bild" (last signpost to the Similaun Hut) turn right and cross gravel and boulder terrain onto the glacier. Over this to the Tisenjoch (iceman’s discovery site). From here 20 minutes to the Hauslabjoch (3,279 m). Initially over snow and ice to the rock ridge and then along it with moderately difficult rock climbing, partly exposed, over the subpeak to the highest point. Duration: approx. 3½ h