Map - Vent - Similaun Hut - Ötzi Discovery Site
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Vent - Similaun Hut - Ötzi Discovery Site

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Key facts
6:00 h Duration
14.87 km Length
1397 m Ascent
52 m Descent
3,224 m Max. altitude
1,882 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
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Description

VENT -> Similaun Hut -> ÖTZI DISCOVERY SITE
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VENT -> Similaun Hut -> ÖTZI DISCOVERY SITE

Ascent via the Martin Busch Hut to the Similaun Hut and further to the discovery site of Ötzi, the Similaun Man, overnight stay at the Similaun Hut

Walking times: Vent-Similaun Hut approx. 4 1/2 h, Similaun Hut - discovery site approx. 1.15 h

Regions & Places

Italy (Country)
Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
South Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Merano and surroundings (Tourism area)
Vent (Tourism area)
Schnals (Commune)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)

Mountain areas

Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 04.08.2016

Way types

Unbekannt 14.87 km

Safety guidelines

Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountain equipment (see under equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Additional information

More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Recommended literature

Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia

Local information Vent / available at information Vent

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

Ascent via the Martin Busch Hut to the Similaun Hut and further to the discovery site of Ötzi, the Similaun Man, overnight stay at the Similaun Hut

Walking times: Vent-Similaun Hut approx. 4 1/2 h, Similaun Hut - discovery site approx. 1.15 h

Public transit

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

Starting point

Vent

Getting there

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

Parking

At the mountaineering village of 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 mountain railways ticket office)

- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.

Cost: € 6.00 per day/car

Coordinates

10.917, 46.86333
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
5 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
6 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
17 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Texelgruppe (Protected area)
Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a cap, 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 for hikes without a place to stop for refreshments, is necessary.
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