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Martin Busch Hut
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Martin-Busch HutPhoto: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
From Vent to the Ochsenkopf, halfway up turn left into the Nieder valley. On a wide path past the newly built chapel and the shepherd's hut on a moderately ascending trail to the hut.
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Martin Busch HütteSafety information
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More info on hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final station and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Then travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off southwards as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car, visitors drive through the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and easily determined with the route planner: To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
In the mountaineering village 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 Bergbahnen ticket office)
- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift.
Cost: €5.00 per day/car
Coordinates
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Kompass #042 | Inner Ötztal and Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 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
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable outdoor clothing adapted to the weather, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, 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 enough provisions for hikes without the possibility to stop for food, is necessary.Localization
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