Hintere Schwärze (from the Martin-Busch-Hütte)
Description
From the hut, a short section down the valley to a sturdy bridge over the Niederjochbach to the foot of the Marzell ridge. Crossing the foot of the ridge and later descending to the Marzell glacier. Over the glacier (mostly snow-free in the lower part) up to the icefalls. Now either pass the icefalls on the right and behind them over crevassed terrain to the upper glacier surface or from here over the rocky ridge (sections II), partly very airy, to the summit. Duration: about 5 h Descent over firn and ice ridge westward at about 3,400 m to the left into the glacier basin between Hintere Schwärze and eastern Marzellspitze, crossing and continuing down to the upper glacier surface.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From the hut, a short section down the valley to a sturdy bridge over the Niederjochbach to the foot of the Marzell ridge. Crossing the foot of the ridge and later descending to the Marzell glacier. Over the glacier (mostly snow-free in the lower part) up to the icefalls. Now either pass the icefalls on the right and behind them over crevassed terrain to the upper glacier surface or from here over the rocky ridge (sections II), partly very airy, to the summit. Duration: about 5 h Descent over firn and ice ridge westward at about 3,400 m to the left into the glacier basin between Hintere Schwärze and eastern Marzellspitze, crossing and continuing down to the upper glacier surface.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Directions
From the hut, a short section down the valley to a sturdy bridge over the Niederjochbach to the foot of the Marzell ridge. Crossing the foot of the ridge and later descending to the Marzell glacier. Over the glacier (mostly snow-free in the lower part) up to the icefalls. Now either pass the icefalls on the right and behind them over crevassed terrain to the upper glacier surface or from here over the rocky ridge (sections II), partly very airy, to the summit. Duration: about 5 h Descent over firn and ice ridge westward at about 3,400 m to the left into the glacier basin between Hintere Schwärze and eastern Marzellspitze, crossing and continuing down to the upper glacier surface.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transportation or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Vent is located in the west of Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your journey by car, plan the optimal route from your home location using the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Vent:
In front of the village and at the valley station of the chairlift (paid)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to take sufficient food supplies, a first-aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.