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Vent - Similaunhütte - Ötzi-Fundstelle

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    VENT -> Similaunhütte -> ÖTZI-FUNDSTELLE
    moderate
    Distance 14.9 km
    6:00 h
    1,397 m
    52 m
    3,224 m
    1,882 m
    Climb up via the Martin Busch Hütte towards Similaunhütte and continue further towards the site where Ötzi, (the Similaun Man), was found, overnight stay at the Similaunhütte

    Walking times: Vent-Similaunhütte approx. 4 ½ hours, Similaun Hütte - finding site approx. 1,15 hour

     

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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: November 13, 2024
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    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    3,224 m
    Lowest point
    1,882 m
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    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: www.oetztal.com

    Tips and suggestions

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

    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

    Vent is located in the West of Austria, more exactly in the province of TIROL. It is a south-facing side valley of the Inntal – the ÖTZTAL. Plan the quickest and easiest travel route from your home town to the Ötztal valley online with the Route Planner:

    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: € 6,00 per day/car

    Coordinates

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    46.863330, 10.917000
    DMS
    46°51'48.0"N 10°55'01.2"E
    UTM
    32T 646110 5191760
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Ötztaler Wanderbuch | Helga Marberger | Verlag: Tyrolia

    Information brochure Vent / available Information Vent

    Author’s map recommendations

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

    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.

     

    Similar routes nearby

    • Vent - Martin Busch Hütte - Similaunhütte
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    • Winterhiking around Vent
    • Around Vent
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.9 km
    Duration
    6:00 h
    Ascent
    1,397 m
    Descent
    52 m
    Highest point
    3,224 m
    Lowest point
    1,882 m

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