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Niedertal – Similaun Hut loop from Martin-Busch-Hütte

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Tyrol
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Niedertal – Similaun Hut loop from Martin-Busch-Hütte

Hard

4.9

(11)

128

hikers

Niedertal – Similaun Hut loop from Martin-Busch-Hütte

05:15

11.3km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.42 km for 4.18 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Alpine Hut

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1

26 m

Martin Busch Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful location between countless three-thousanders. Starting point for the ascent of the Kreuzspitze, Similaunhütte and Ötzifundstelle and many other high tours.
Highly frequented because of the E5.

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2

1.81 km

Niedertal

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During our ascent in July there were still a lot of snow fields that we hiked through.

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3

6.22 km

Small but nice via ferrata. You should be sure-footed and free from giddiness here.

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4

6.56 km

Similaun Hut

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The Similaun Hut is located at an elevation of 3,019 meters on the Niederjoch Pass, directly on the border between Austria and Italy. The hut is surrounded by the breathtaking …

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5

6.96 km

Similaun Glacier

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Without words... how beautiful is that!

That makes my heart soar!

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6

6.96 km

View of the Valley

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Oh man. this is really a great step. I really enjoyed the view.

Especially this view of the valley.

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7

9.06 km

So here... a few hundred meters from here is where Ötzi was found.

we saved it due to the weather.

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8

9.75 km

This is the way to go if you want to visit the Ötzi site. Approx. Plan 2 hours more from here via the Ötzi monument to the Similaunhütte

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11.3 km

End point

Alpine Hut

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

3.23 km

893 m

318 m

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Highest point (3,180 m)

Lowest point (2,490 m)

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