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Hochjoch Hospiz - Saykogel - Martin Busch Hut
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Photo: Julian Noggler, Ötztal
Hochjoch Hospiz via Saykogel (3,360 m) to Martin-Busch Hut - overnight stay, walking time: total approx. 6 hours
Author’s recommendation
The Saykogel is recommended only for sure-footed and experienced mountaineers! No rope protection!
Reservation of hut sleeping places necessary!
Only in good weather conditions, no catering options.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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For mountaineers who are free from dizziness, sure-footed, and highly experienced in high alpine terrain; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, safety and orientation aids, and good weather conditions are recommended. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernPublic transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel comfortably and quickly with public transit or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Vent is located in the west of Austria in the federal state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car trip, plan the optimal travel route from your home with the route planner online at: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Vent:
In front of the town and at the base station of the chairlift (paid)
Coordinates
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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