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Kreuzspitze
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MARTIN BUSCH HÜTTE -> KREUZSPITZE
difficult
Distance 11.5 km
Duration5:00 h
Ascent1,543 m
Descent0 m
Highest point3,427 m
Lowest point1,884 m
The Kreuzspitze is one of the highest peaks of Ötztal Alps which can be reached via a footpath and without having to cross any ice fields.
From the peak you enjoy superb panorama views of all surrounding glaciers and huts.
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Roland Grüner
Update: March 16, 2024
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3,427 m
Lowest point
1,884 m
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More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Vent
Coordinates:
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46.863330, 10.917000
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46°51'48.0"N 10°55'01.2"E
UTM
32T 646110 5191760
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Destination
Kreuzspitze
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The Kreuzspitze is one of the highest peaks of Ötztal Alps which can be reached via a footpath and without having to cross any ice fields.
From the peak you enjoy superb panorama views of all surrounding glaciers and huts.
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 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
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
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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 (german language)
Author’s map recommendations
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Kompass | Bike- & Wanderkarte Ötztal | 1:35.000
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.
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
1,543 m
Highest point
3,427 m
Lowest point
1,884 m
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Refreshment stops available
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