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Kreuzspitze
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Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
The Kreuzspitze is a dream destination for high mountain hikers. One of the highest peaks of the Ötztal Alps that can be climbed on a hiking trail without touching ice.
Due to its excellent position on the Kreuzkamm between the main and white ridges, it offers an outstanding panoramic view of all glaciers and huts.
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More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
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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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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