Saykogel (alt. Seikogel)

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.

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)
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Literature

Walter Klier, Ötztaler Alpen, Alpenvereinsführer, 13th ed., 2002
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Huts

1. Martin-Busch Hütte
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2. Hochjoch-Hospiz
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Images

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