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Martin Busch Hütte - Saykogel - Hochjoch Hospiz

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    MARTIN BUSCH HÜTTE -> Saykogel -> HOCHJOCH HOSPIZ
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    Distance 8.9 km
    6:00 h
    990 m
    1,071 m
    3,352 m
    2,285 m
    From the Martin-Busch Hütte follow the path towards Similaunhütte. After 5 minutes fork to the right and follow the moderately steep, and then very steep path to the summit. Magnificent panoramic views of the Vent mountains. Steep descent to the Hochjoch Hospiz.

    Author’s recommendation

    The Saykogel is only recommended for sure-footed and experienced mountaineers!

    Only in good weather conditions, no rest stops.

    Reservation of the hut sleeping places necessary!

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: March 16, 2024
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    3,352 m
    Lowest point
    2,285 m
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    Safety information

    For high alpine experienced mountaineers that are free from vertigo & surefooted. Excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing gear, safety- and orientation guide, good weather conditions recommended. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Start

    Martin Busch Hut
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.801077, 10.887003
    DMS
    46°48'03.9"N 10°53'13.2"E
    UTM
    32T 643990 5184787
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    Destination

    Hochjoch Hospiz

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the Martin-Busch Hütte follow the path towards Similaunhütte. After 5 minutes fork to the right and follow the moderately steep, and then very steep path to the summit. Magnificent panoramic views of the Vent mountains. Steep descent to the Hochjoch Hospiz.

    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

     

    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 options are available in the mountaineering village Vent

    - In summertime in front of the village (parking machine, only coins or EC card) and at the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

    - In wintertime only at the chairlift

    Cost: € 5,00 per day/car

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.801077, 10.887003
    DMS
    46°48'03.9"N 10°53'13.2"E
    UTM
    32T 643990 5184787
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

    Kompass #43 | Ötztaler Alpen, Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

    Freytag&Bernd WK 251  | Ötztal, Pitztal, Kaunertal, Wildspitze  | 1:25:000

    Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, 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.

     

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.9 km
    Duration
    6:00 h
    Ascent
    990 m
    Descent
    1,071 m
    Highest point
    3,352 m
    Lowest point
    2,285 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Summit route

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