Similaunhütte - Rifugio Similaun

Over 100 years ago, the Similaun Hütte was built at an elevation of 3,019 meters and has since become a popular base for summit ascents. The site of the "Ötzi" mummy is located about 1 hour away. The hut sits on the Schnalskamm ridge, which forms the border between North Tyrol (Austria) and South Tyrol (Italy).

• Opening times: Mid-June – Early October; Mid-March – Early May

• Overnight accommodation: 40 dormitory beds / 50 mattress spaces

• Contact: Markus Pirpamer; Franz Senn Weg 9; 6458 Vent; +39 473 66 97 11

The trail starts in Vent, passing through the Niedertal valley to the Martin-Busch-Hütte. From there, head north through Niedertal to the Ötzi archaeological site, then over a morainic ridge to reach the Similaun Hütte (approx. 4-hour hike). For a detailed route description, please refer to the website listed below (on the left).

Photo: © Ötztal Tourismus, Klaus Thomsen