Overview
The Saykogel itself is an unimpressive peak in the Ötztaler Alps, framed by the Hauslabkogel and the Kreuzspitze and opposite to the Marzellenkamm. Looking from the Martin-Busch Hütte south-east towards the towering Similaun, the Saykogel ducks in front of the Hauslabkogel and the Sayferner.However, the ascension to the peak from the east is a nice panoramic ridge walk amidst the Hochjochferner in the south and the Kreuzferner in the north offering a superb view of the Fineilspitze.
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Getting there
Suitable starting points are the Hochjoch-Hospiz (eastern ascension) or the Martin-Busch Hütte (western ascension).Routes
1. Eastern Ridge:- from the Hochjoch-Hospiz 3-4 hours; enjoyable walk
2. Western Ridge:
- from the Martin-Busch Hütte 2-3 hours; enjoyable walk
3. Northern Ridge:
- from the Kreuzspitze; see the literature for details
The traversal of the Saykogel is highly recommended.
Map
No. 30/2 DAV-Alpenvereinskarte "Ötztaler Alpen - Weißkugel" (1:25000)Get it here.
Literature
Walter Klier, Ötztaler Alpen, Alpenvereinsführer, 13th ed., 2002Get it here.
Huts
1. Martin-Busch HütteMore Information here.
2. Hochjoch-Hospiz
More Information here.
