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Road bike tours in Ötztal

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Mountain Hikerecommended route

Martin Busch Hütte - Marzellkamm

Mountain Hike · Meraner Land
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  • Wanderung zur Martin-Busch-Hütte
    / Wanderung zur Martin-Busch-Hütte
    Photo: Ötztal Tourismus , Ötztal
  • / Schafübertrieb Martin Busch Hütte
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
  • / Speisesaal Martin Busch Hütte
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
  • / Marzellspitzen
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
  • / Zimmerlager Martin Busch Hütte
    Photo: Bianca Klotz, Ötztal
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MARTIN BUSCH HÜTTE - MARZELLKAMM
moderate
Distance 6 km
2:30 h
56 m
1,152 m
3,594 m
2,490 m
From Martin Busch Hütte above Niederjochbach brooklet you walk to the bridge on a slightly rising path that encircles the foothills of Marzellkamm ridge. After about 20 walking minutes (fork) you take the steeper switchback trail on the right, heading towards Marzellkamm. Follow the ridge to its highest point and enjoy picturesque vistas of the Alpine scenery and the crevasses of Marzell glacier.

 

Author’s recommendation

Reservation of the hut sleeping places necessary!

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

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Author
Ötztal Tourismus 
Update: March 31, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
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Landscape
Highest point
3,594 m
Lowest point
2,490 m
Best time of year
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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 hints

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

Start

Martin Busch Hütte (3,593 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.763700, 10.880674
DMS
46°45'49.3"N 10°52'50.4"E
UTM
32T 643607 5180622
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Destination

Marzellkamm

Turn-by-turn directions

From Martin Busch Hütte above Niederjochbach brooklet you walk to the bridge on a slightly rising path that encircles the foothills of Marzellkamm ridge. After about 20 walking minutes (fork) you take the steeper switchback trail on the right, heading towards Marzellkamm. Follow the ridge to its highest point and enjoy picturesque vistas of the Alpine scenery and the crevasses of Marzell glacier.

 

Note


all notes on protected areas

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

 

Getting there

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
46.763700, 10.880674
DMS
46°45'49.3"N 10°52'50.4"E
UTM
32T 643607 5180622
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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.

Similar routes nearby

  • Martin Busch Hütte - Saykogel - Hochjoch Hospiz
  • Hintere Schwärze (from Martin-Busch-Hütte)
  • Vent- Martin Busch Hütte - Kreuzspitze - Vent
  • Mutspitze
  • Hochjoch Hospiz - Saykogel - Martin Busch Hütte
  • Hinterer Spiegelkogel
  • Seufertweg Vernagthütte - Hochjoch Hospiz
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
56 m
Descent
1,152 m
Highest point
3,594 m
Lowest point
2,490 m
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