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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Stage 12

Ötztal Trek Stage 12

Long Distance Hiking · Ötztal
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  • Martin-Busch-Hütte
    Martin-Busch-Hütte
    Photo: Roland Grüner, Ötztal
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    Martin-Busch-Hütte (2.501 m) –> Similaunhütte (3.017 m)
    moderate
    Distance 4.8 km
    2:00 h
    592 m
    74 m
    3,078 m
    2,490 m
    • Course: Climbing
    • Requirements: Basic level of tread safety;
    • Mountain route red Difficulty:
    • no special difficulties
    • Equipment: normal hiking equipment
    • Huts: Martin-Busch Hut, Similaun Hut
    • Acess / exit point: from Vent through the Niedertal to the Martin-Busch-Hütte (about 2,5 h ascent, approx. 2 h descent)

    Author’s recommendation

    TIP OF THE DAY

    Similaunhütte – Similaun (3.599 meter) – Similaunhütte

    Similaun peak from Similaunhütte: glacier tour, surefootedness, goodhead for heights, high Alpine experience; rope is a must on the glacier (crevasses!) and ridges. Ice pick and crampons required!

    Level, walking time: difficult hike via glacier (mountain guide recommended), about. 4 h
    Altitude meters: 580 hm descent and ascent

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    Author
    Roland Grüner 
    Update: April 26, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    3,078 m
    Lowest point
    2,490 m
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    Track types

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    Rest stops

    Similaunhütte
    Martin-Busch-Hütte

    Safety information

    Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report

    Tips and suggestions

    Did you know that…
    ...from Schnalstal sheep are still driven past Similaunhütte into upper Ötztal?

     

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

    Start

    Martin-Busch-Hütte
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.801099, 10.886982
    DMS
    46°48'04.0"N 10°53'13.1"E
    UTM
    32T 643988 5184790
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    Destination

    Similaunhütte

    Turn-by-turn directions

    A SIDE TRIP TO SOUTH TYROL

    Similaunhütte is located at 3017 meters above sea level on the South Tyrolean side of Niederjoch, a mountain pass between Tirol’s Ötztal and South Tyrol’s Schnalstal. Similaunhütte and Similaun owe their fame to Ötzi - The Iceman who was discovered at nearby Tisenjoch saddle (about 1.5 walking hours). The tour to Similaunhütte runs uphill through Niedertal valley. From Martin-Busch-Hütte you follow the signs towards Similaunhütte. Shortly before you reach Saybach mountain brook, continue along Niedertalbach brook to the left in the direction of Niederjochferner. A marked route then takes you to Similaunhütte.

    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

     

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Gurgl: 

    - Parking garage (center of Obergurgl), chargeable | no parking at night

    - Parking garage - bottom station Festkogl, chargeable | no parking at night

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.801099, 10.886982
    DMS
    46°48'04.0"N 10°53'13.1"E
    UTM
    32T 643988 5184790
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Hiking Map (available at the Ötztal Tourism information offices)

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Ötztal Trek Stage 13
    • Ötztal Trek Route 4
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 14
    • Ötztaler Urweg E7 Vent - Gaislach
    • Ötztal Trek Stage 11
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.8 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    592 m
    Descent
    74 m
    Highest point
    3,078 m
    Lowest point
    2,490 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Linear route Family-friendly

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