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Kreuzspitze

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    MARTIN BUSCH HUT -> KREUZSPITZE
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    Distance 11.5 km
    5:00 h
    1,555 m
    1,555 m
    3,455 m
    1,900 m
    The Kreuzspitze is a dream destination for high-alpine hikers. It is one of the highest peaks in the Ötztal Alps that can be reached on a marked hiking trail without crossing any glaciers. The Kreuzspitze is also considered one of the finest viewpoint mountains in the region.

    From the Martin Busch Hut, the path climbs steeply, passing the remains of the former Brizzi Hut and the beautifully situated Brizzi Lake. Thanks to its prominent position on the Kreuzkamm ridge between the main ridge and the Weißkamm, the summit offers outstanding panoramic views of the entire Ötztal Alps, the huts around Vent, and many of the highest and most impressive peaks in the Eastern Alps.

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    3,455 m
    Lowest point
    1,900 m
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    More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

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    The Kreuzspitze is a dream destination for high-alpine hikers. It is one of the highest peaks in the Ötztal Alps that can be reached on a marked hiking trail without crossing any glaciers. The Kreuzspitze is also considered one of the finest viewpoint mountains in the region.

    From the Martin Busch Hut, the path climbs steeply, passing the remains of the former Brizzi Hut and the beautifully situated Brizzi Lake. Thanks to its prominent position on the Kreuzkamm ridge between the main ridge and the Weißkamm, the summit offers outstanding panoramic views of the entire Ötztal Alps, the huts around Vent, and many of the highest and most impressive peaks in the Eastern Alps.

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    Public transport

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

    Directions

    Vent is located in western Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car trip, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online right away: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

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

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

     - In winter only at the valley station of the chairlift

     Cost: €5.00 per day/car

    Coordinates

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    46.863330, 10.917000
    DMS
    46°51'48.0"N 10°55'01.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646110 5191760
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia

    Author’s map recommendations

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

    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

    Kompass | Bike & Hiking Map Ötztal | 1:35,000

    Equipment

    Wearing hiking gear 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 food supplies, a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.


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    T3 difficult
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    Distance
    11.5 km
    Duration
    5:00 h
    Ascent
    1,555 m
    Descent
    1,555 m
    Highest point
    3,455 m
    Lowest point
    1,900 m
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