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Drei-Kirchen-Blick

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SAUTENS -> church -> Dreikirchenblick -> magic forest -> SAUTENS
easy
Distance 2.5 km
1:00 h
93 m
93 m
800 m
816 m
Take the rising trail from the parish church towards the edge of the forest. Keep towards the left at the bench, continue towards the forest edge until you reach the "Drei-Kirchen-Blick" vantage point (three churches). If you walk further you will get to the scenic forest playground.

Author’s recommendation

Enjoy the great vie on the churches of Sautens, Oetz and Oetzerau
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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: March 12, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
800 m
Lowest point
816 m
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Track types

Asphalt 36.05%Dirt road 21.01%Forested/wild trail 18.70%Path 24.24%
Asphalt
0.9 km
Dirt road
0.5 km
Forested/wild trail
0.5 km
Path
0.6 km
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Safety information

Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Tips and suggestions

More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Start

Sautens
Coordinates:
DD
47.206848, 10.862279
DMS
47°12'24.7"N 10°51'44.2"E
UTM
32T 641031 5229833
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Destination

Sautens

Turn-by-turn directions

Take the rising trail from the parish church towards the edge of the forest. Keep towards the left at the bench, continue towards the forest edge until you reach the "Drei-Kirchen-Blick" vantage point (three churches). If you walk further you will get to the scenic forest playground.

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

 

Directions

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Sautens:
  • directly in front of the town hall - for free of charge
  • at the sports field / cross chapel / experience Kalkofen - for free
  • in front of the elementary school / kindergarten, Kirchblickweg - for free

 

Coordinates

DD
47.206848, 10.862279
DMS
47°12'24.7"N 10°51'44.2"E
UTM
32T 641031 5229833
w3w 
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
93 m
Descent
93 m
Highest point
800 m
Lowest point
816 m
Round trip Family-friendly Suitable for strollers Accessibility

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