Vent - Similaun - Ötzi-Fundstelle
Hiking Trail
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moderate
14.9 km
6:00 h
1,397 m
52 m
Climb up via the Martin Busch Hütte towards Similaunhütte and continue further towards the site where Ötzi, (the Similaun Man), was found, overnight stay at the Similaunhütte
Walking times: Vent-Similaunhütte approx. 4 ½ hours, Similaun Hütte - finding site approx. 1 hour

Author
Ötztal Tourismus
Updated: July 30, 2018
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
3,224 m
Lowest point
1,882 m
Tips, hints and links
More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Vent (1,888 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.863330, 10.917000
DMS
46°51'48.0"N 10°55'01.2"E
UTM
32T 646110 5191760
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Destination
Similaunhütte
Turn-by-turn directions
Climb up via the Martin Busch Hütte towards Similaunhütte and continue further towards the site where Ötzi, (the Similaun Man), was found, overnight stay at the Similaunhütte
Walking times: Vent-Similaunhütte approx. 4 ½ hours, Similaun Hütte - finding site approx. 1 hour
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 West of Austria, more exactly in the province of TIROL. It is a south-facing side valley of the Inntal – the ÖTZTAL. Plan the quickest and easiest travel route from your home town to the Ötztal valley online with the Route Planner:
Parking
Available parking in Vent:In front of the village and at the valley station of the chairlift - chargeable
Coordinates
DD
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
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
moderate
Distance
14.9 km
Duration
6:00h
Ascent
1,397 m
Descent
52 m
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