Vent - Martin Busch Hut - Similaun Hut

Vent-Martin Busch Hut (2,500 m)-Similaun Hut (3,019 m)-return to Martin Busch Hut overnight stay (walking time: approx. 4 1/2 h to Similaun Hut and approx. 1 1/2 h back to Martin Busch Hut)

Martin Busch Hut: possibly ascent to Kreuzspitze 3,457 m 2 1/2 h

Similaun Hut: optionally visit the Ötzi find site 1 1/2 h, a secured and marked mountain trail leads to the find site

Wearing hiking equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions as well as a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map.

Vent is located in the west of Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inntal - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan the optimal travel route from your home location with the route planner online at: https://www.google.at/maps

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

At the entrance to the village (summer only)

At the valley station of the Wildspitze double chairlift (DSB Wildspitze)

At the Mountaineers’ Chapel

Further information can be found here:

https://www.oetztal.com/en/regions-villages/parking

More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern