Ötztal Trek Stage 12

long-distance walking trail

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Tour data

4.95km

2,497 - 3,059m

Distance

572hm

55hm

Ascent

02:00h

Duration

Ötztal

Brief description

Martin-Busch-Hütte (2.501 m) –> Similaunhütte (3.017 m)

Difficulty

medium

Rating

Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience

Starting point

Martin-Busch-Hütte

Route

Martin-Busch-Hütte alpine hut

Niederjoch (3,012 m)mountain pass

4.9 km

Similaunhütte alpine hut

4.9 km

Best season

Jan

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Description

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)

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.

Highest point

3,059 m

Endpoint

Similaunhütte

Height profile

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.

Tips

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

Additional information

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

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

Directions

Obergurgl-Hochgurgl 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

Public transportation

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

Parking

In Obergurgl-Hochgurgl the following parking facilities are available:

Car park Village center Obergurgl (in front of the church on the right, behind the multi-purpose building where the information office is located)
Parking lot with coin entrance Parking Place entrance - valley station Festkoglbahn, free of charge
Parking Hochgurglbahn valley station, free of charge - no parking at night
Parking Top Mountain Crosspoint, free of charge
Parking Hochgurgl, free of charge (very small parking)