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Alpine Tour recommended route

Finailspitze

Alpine Tour · Vent
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    HOCHJOCH HOSPIZ -> oder  Martin Busch Hütte -> oder Similaunhütte -> FINAILSPITZE
    difficult
    Distance 7.2 km
    3:30 h
    1,214 m
    128 m
    3,516 m
    2,286 m
    From the Hochjoch Hospiz hiking time: approx. 5 hours
    From the Similaunhütte hiking time: approx. 2- 2 ½ hours
    From the Martin-Busch Hütte hiking time: approx. 3 ½ hours

    Author’s recommendation

    Reservation of the hut sleeping places necessary!
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: March 16, 2024
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    3,516 m
    Lowest point
    2,286 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

    Hochjoch Hospiz, Martin Busch Hütte, Similaunhütte
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.825105, 10.833676
    DMS
    46°49'30.4"N 10°50'01.2"E
    UTM
    32T 639859 5187361
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    Destination

    Finailspitze

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Hochjoch Hospiz:

    From the hut a steep footpath leads down to the bridge over Hintereisbach brooklet. The bending trail takes you up to Arzbödele where you cross the mountain brook coming down from Hochjochferner glacier. the bridge leads towards a footpath up to about 3000 m in the direction of Saykogel peak (close to the rain gauge). Heading southwards you traverse the glacier area of Hochjochferner with many crevasses, then further on to Hauslabjoch (3279 m). A snow and ice-covered route travels towards the very exposed, rocky ridge where advanced climbing skills are required. Along the lower peak you reach the main summit.

    Hiking time: approx. 5 hours

     

    Similaunhütte:

    A signposted footpath takes you across the rocky ridge, followed by a short descending section over a corn snow field (often icy in summer!). Large boulders (cairns) are spread all over the shortly descending route to Tisenjoch where Ötzi - The Iceman was found. Another 20 walking minutes to Hauslabjoch (3279 m). Across snow and ice fields towards the ridge, advanced climbing skills are needed in this quite exposed part of the ridge. Along the lower peak you reach the main summit.

    Hiking time: approx. 2- 2 ½ hours

     

    Martin-Busch Hütte:

    From the hut a well-maintained trail leads in the direction of Similaunhütte. After about 1 ½ hours you reach the "Beim Bild" area (last signpost to Similaunhütte), here you turn right and continue towards the glacier on rubble and boulder fields that take you to Tisenjoch where Ötzi - The Iceman was found. Another 20 walking minutes to Hauslabjoch (3279 m). Across snow and ice fields towards the ridge, advanced climbing skills are needed in this quite exposed part of the ridge. Along the lower peak you reach the main summit.

    Hiking time: approx. 3 ½ hours

    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
    46.825105, 10.833676
    DMS
    46°49'30.4"N 10°50'01.2"E
    UTM
    32T 639859 5187361
    w3w 
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    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

    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
    7.2 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    1,214 m
    Descent
    128 m
    Highest point
    3,516 m
    Lowest point
    2,286 m
    Scenic Refreshment stops available Summit route Ridge

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