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Vent - Similaun Hut - Ötzi Discovery Site
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Similaun hutPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
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
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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.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 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
Directions
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
Book recommendation by the author
Ötztal hiking book | Helga Marberger | Publisher: Tyrolia
Local information Vent / available at information Vent
Author’s map recommendations
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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, 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.Localization
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