Kreuzspitze
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Hiking difficulty
Additional information
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Recommended literature
Recommended maps
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
Directions
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.
Arrival
Public transit
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
Starting point
Getting there
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
Summer: before entering the village (parking meter, coins or EC/debit card only), at the chairlift valley station (parking meter), and at the Mountaineers’ Chapel.
Winter: only at the chairlift valley station and the Mountaineers’ Chapel.
Cost: €7.00 per day per car.
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
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.