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Martin Busch Hut - Saykogel - Hochjoch Hospiz
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Martin-Busch-HutPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
From the Martin-Busch Hut first towards the Similaun Hut. After 5 minutes, turn right and continue on a moderately steep, then steep path to the summit. Wonderful panoramic view of the Venter Mountains. Partly steep descent to the Hochjoch Hospiz.
Author’s recommendation
The Saykogel is only recommended for sure-footed and experienced mountaineers!
Only in good weather conditions, no dining options.
Reservation of hut sleeping places necessary!
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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For those free from dizziness, sure-footed, and experienced in high alpine mountaineering; excellent physical condition, extensive mountaineering experience, alpine climbing equipment, security and navigation tools, good weather conditions recommended. Please refer to the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly by public transit or local taxi services through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Car travel to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off southward as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travel by car leads vacationers via the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, local roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and comfortably planned: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
In the mountaineering village Vent, the following parking options are available.
- In summer, in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)
- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.
Cost: €5.00 per day/car
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
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
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 on hikes without dining options, is necessary.
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