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Kreuzspitze

Mountain Hike · Oetztal

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MARTIN BUSCH HÜTTE -> KREUZSPITZE

difficult

Distance 11.5 km

5:00 h

1,631 m

88 m

3,427 m

1,884 m

The Kreuzspitze is one of the highest peaks of Ötztal Alps which can be reached via a footpath and without having to cross any ice fields.

From the peak you enjoy superb panorama views of all surrounding glaciers and huts.

Author

Ötztal Tourismus

Update: March 25, 2022

Difficulty

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Highest point

3,427 m

Lowest point

1,884 m

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Tips and hints

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Start

Vent (1,883 m)

Coordinates:

46.863330, 10.917000

DMS

46°51'48.0"N 10°55'01.2"E

UTM

32T 646110 5191760

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Destination

Kreuzspitze

Turn-by-turn directions

The Kreuzspitze is one of the highest peaks of Ötztal Alps which can be reached via a footpath and without having to cross any ice fields.

From the peak you enjoy superb panorama views of all surrounding glaciers and huts.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Getting there

Vent is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in the mountaineering village Vent

- In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

- In wintertime only at the chairlift

Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

Coordinates

46.863330, 10.917000

DMS

46°51'48.0"N 10°55'01.2"E

UTM

32T 646110 5191760

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia (german language)

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

Freytag&Bernd WK 251 | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze | 1:25:000

Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and possibly gloves. It is also important to have enough food, as well as a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

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Vent-Wilder Mann-Breslauer Hütte-Vernagthütte-Guslarspitze-Hochjoch Hospiz-Schöne Aussicht-Vent
Vent-Breslauer Hütte-Saykogel-Martin Busch Hütte-Kreuzspitze-Vent
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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

11.5 km

Duration

5:00 h

Ascent

1,631 m

Descent

88 m

Highest point

3,427 m

Lowest point

1,884 m

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