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Vent - Martin Busch Hut - Similaun Hut
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Similaun HutPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
Vent-Martin Busch Hut (2,500 m)-Similaun Hut (3,019 m)-return to Martin Busch Hut overnight stay (walking time: approx. 4 1/2 h to Similaun Hut and approx. 1 1/2 h back to Martin Busch Hut)
Martin Busch Hut: possibly ascent to Kreuzspitze 3,457 m 2 1/2 h
Similaun Hut: optionally visit the Ötzi find site 1 1/2 h, a secured and marked mountain trail leads to the find site
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Moderate mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/en/summer.htmlTips and suggestions
More info 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 the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Vent is located in the west of Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inntal - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online at: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
Parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent.
- 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: € 6.00 per day/car
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia
Local information Vent / available at Information Vent
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 equipment 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 provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.
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