Kreuzspitze (Ötztal Alps)

The Kreuzspitze is a mountain in the Schnalskamm group of the Ötztal Alps. It is one of the tallest peaks in its area.

Kreuzspitze
Summit cross (Gipfelkreuz) on the Kreuzspitze
Highest point
Elevation3,457 m (11,342 ft)
Prominence235 m (771 ft)
Parent peakFineilspitze
Isolation4.9 km (3.0 mi) 
Coordinates46°48′59″N 10°52′13″E
Geography
Kreuzspitze
Austria
LocationTyrol, Austria
Parent rangeÖtztal Alps
Climbing
First ascent1865 by Franz Senn and Cyprian Granbichler
Easiest routeVia a marked path from the Martin Busch Hütte over the north ridge

Access roads and normal climbing route

To access the mountain you walk from Vent in the direction of Martin Busch hut which is at 2501 meters above the sea. This is a walk up, and it is normally free of snow in the summer time. Plan between 4 and 5 hours from Vent to the summit. From the village to the hut you will need 2 to 3 hours.

Vent is at around 1900 meters above the sea level and it is accessible by car following a rather good road from Solden (Soelden, Sölden).

  • Kreuzspitze in Mountains for Everybody.
    Martin Busch hut (2501m)


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