Martin-Busch-Hütte, Mountain refuge at 2501 meters in Sölden, Austria.
The Martin-Busch-Hütte sits at 2501 meters where two mountain streams converge in the Ötztal Alps. Dozens of peaks above 3000 meters rise around it, creating a high-altitude alpine setting.
The hut takes its name from Martin Busch, who worked for the Austrian and German Alpine Clubs after World War II. His name reflects his role in shaping the Alpine clubs during the post-war period.
The site sits along a path that shepherds once used to move animals between valleys. Visitors can still sense this connection between different communities that the route once created.
The refuge is reached from Vent by a forest trail about 9 kilometers long with roughly 600 meters of elevation gain. The climb takes around three hours and requires moderate fitness.
The refuge provides access to Tisenjoch, where the frozen remains of Ötzi from the Copper Age were discovered in 1991. This archaeological site sits at 3210 meters and requires a challenging day hike to reach.
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