Kreuzspitze
Mountain Hike
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Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
Speisesaal Martin Busch Hütte
Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
MARTIN BUSCH HÜTTE -> KREUZSPITZE
difficult
Distance 11.5 km
Duration5:00 h
Ascent1,631 m
Descent88 m
Highest point3,427 m
Lowest point1,884 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.

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Ötztal Tourismus
Update: March 25, 2022
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Highest point
3,427 m
Lowest point
1,884 m
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More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Vent (1,883 m)
Coordinates:
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46.863330, 10.917000
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46°51'48.0"N 10°55'01.2"E
UTM
32T 646110 5191760
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Destination
Kreuzspitze
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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
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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 #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.
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
Out and back
Refreshment stops available
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