Vent Loop 3/5 - Similaun Spitze
Route Character
2nd peak of the Vent Loop and Ötzi day on our 5 days over 4 peaks.
This stages finish after the Similaunspitz summit is the Hochjochhospiz at 2514m.
Starting Point & Village
Starting point: Similaun Hütte, erreichbar von Vent über die Martin-Busch-Hütte. Village: Vent
Ascent & Route
From the Similaun hut, you start westwards over the glacier towards the summit of the Simulaunspitze. At the glacier crevasses we keep right and continue on the right side of the glacier to the ski depot. Depending on the snow conditions, the summit can also be climbed with skins.
The opposite slope later leads to the west, at the Ötzi memorial keep right towards Stone Man where the descent via Hochjochferner begins.
After the bridge below the Hochjoch Hospiz, you ascend along the summer path to the hut.
Descent & Variants
Descent from Similaunspitze along the ascent route and then at the height of the hut towards the valley to approx. 2850m above sea level. This is the start of the counter-rise.
At Hochjochferner, keep right until you reach the valley. Keep left of the stream until you see Hochjoch Hospiz and the bridge over the river.
Maps
AV Ötztaleralpen Weißkugel
Photo Gallery
A selection of 3 photos from the tour:
Map and Avalanche Risk
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Image Gallery (3 Photos)
Slope Map
Tour Planning & Important Notes (OpenSlopeMap)
Tour Planning
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Map Explanation
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Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is this splitboard route?
The route is classified with difficulty level 5.
How many vertical meters does the tour include?
The ascent covers approximately 1200 vertical meters.
How long does the ascent take?
The tour takes around 6 hours.
Where does the route start?
The starting point of the tour is Vent.