Lots of ascents around Martin Busch

Niedertal valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Ötztal Alps. It is dominated by beautiful Similaun (3 606 m asl) and Kreuzspitze (3 455 m asl), which is very popular with tourists and belongs among the highest easily manageable mountains in the Alps. You can experience here beautiful green meadows lining countless number of three thousand meters high peaks emblazoned with glacial cover. The biggest glaciers here include Niederjochferner and Hochjochferner, which you can admire from the local amazing outlook places.
1st day
Ascent valley of Niedertal
The first day await you the ascent from picturesque hamlet Vent through beautiful valley Niedertal to the hut Martin Busch. After accommodating it is ideal to ascend to the ridge of Marzellkamm with sweeping view of Similaun and other surrounding mountains. In addition, not many people walk here.
Article: Hike Vent - Martin Busch Hütte
The village of Vent (1,890 m asl) is one of the best starting points of hikes throughout Ötztal and also one of the highest… continue reading

Article: Ascent to Marzellkamm
Nice half-day walk begins at the mountain hut Martin Busch Hütte and leads to two kilometers long ridge Marzellkamm dividing two… continue reading

Day 2
Kreuzspitze and Niederjoch
The next day, set out to the mountain with really a parade view – Kreuzspitze. If you set out early, you can still make a trip to Niederjoch with a view to Italy. There is a hut Similaun serving also as a starting point to the mountain bearing the same name. Alternatively (in the summer) more difficult ascent to Tisenjoch, where is the memorial to the iceman Ötzi.
Article: Ascent to Kreuzspitze
Kreuzspitze (3455 m asl) belongs among the highest easily accessible austrian hiking peaks (you do not need any climbing… continue reading

Day 3
Crossing Saykogel
If you do not return the same way back and do not mind walking longer, go back to Vent over the mountain Saykogel and for someone maybe even more beautiful valley Rofental. Alternatively, it is also possible just to ascend to the top of the mountain and return the same way back.
Article: Ascent to Saykogel from the east
You can ascent Saykogel by two ways – either from the Niedertal or Rofental valley. Most of the tourists take this advantage and… continue reading

Other places to visit in the valley Niedertal
- Among more difficult ascents (walk on the glacier) belongs the ascend to Similaun.
- Over Ramoljoch (3 189 m asl) leads the main alpine path 02 connecting Gurgler tal with Vent. Use this path if you are planning longer and more difficult crossing of Ötztal Alps.
Article: Ascent to Similaun
Similaun (3 606 m asl) is one of the most popular and highest mountains in Austria. Moreover, it is not very difficult, so a… continue reading

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