From Vent to the Similaun at 3,606 m

Vent - Martin Busch Hut

From Vent to the Ochsenkopf lift, continue following the rough forest road until it branches left into the Niedertal. Pass the Hohler Stein, following the signs to the Schäferhütte. Continue on the moderately ascending wide path to the Martin Busch Hut (2,501 m); walking time: 2 1/2 hours. 

Martin Busch Hut - Similaun Hut

From the hut, first follow the signs to the Similaun Hut in a flat, southerly direction. After about 30 minutes, keep right to reach the Similaun Hut. The last 30 minutes of walking are over hairpin bends to the Similaun Hut (3,019 m); walking time: 2 hours.

Similaun Hut - Similaun at 3,606 m

From the Similaun Hut, ascend in a south-west direction on the well-marked path towards Similaun to the Niederjochferner glacier. Continue following the gently ascending glacier until the somewhat steeper summit slope. Then continue either over firn or, in case of ice, better right over rocks to the ridge and over this, the last meters exposed, to the summit cross (3,606 m); walking time: 2 1/2 hours.

Similaun - Vent

Descent by the same route back to the Similaun Hut and via the Martin Busch Hut to Vent. Alternative descent turning right from the Niederjochferner to the Marzell ridge. Descend somewhat steeper over the ridge to the Martin Busch Hut and back to Vent (1,900 m); walking time: 5 1/2 hours.

Total distance

Ascent: from Vent to the summit approx. 7 - 7 1/2 hours walking time

Descent: from the summit to Vent approx. 5 1/2 hours walking time

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat and possibly gloves are required for all hikes and routes.

For glacier tours, it is essential to carry glacier equipment: rope, crampons, harness.

Carrying a first aid kit, a cellphone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without a place to stop, is necessary.

For climbers who are free from vertigo, sure-footed and highly alpine experienced; excellent physical condition, extensive mountain experience, alpine climbing equipment, securing and orientation aids, good weather conditions recommended Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Vent is located in western Austria in the federal state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, plan your optimal route from your home location with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can travel conveniently and quickly through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

In the mountaineering village Vent, the following parking options are available.

- In summer, in front of the village (parking meter, coins or EC card only) and at the valley station of the chairlift (at the ticket office of the mountain railways)

- In winter, only at the valley station of the chairlift

Fee-based!

More info about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Glacier equipment necessary. Recommended with mountain guide.

Reservation of hut sleeping places necessary!

Tip: Visit the Ötzi discovery site, 1 1/4 hours from the Similaun Hut.