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Sautens - Oetz - Lake Piburger See - Sautens

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    SAUTENS -> Wiesenweg Beerweg -> Wellerbrücke -> Piburger See -> Seejöchl -> Haderlehn -> SAUTENS
    easy
    Distance 9.7 km
    3:30 h
    457 m
    457 m
    1,049 m
    762 m
    A huge rockslide after the last Ice Age was the origin of today's highly idyllic nature preserve of Achstürze-Piburger See. The hiking tour travels from Sautens along Ötztaler Ache brook to the white waters of the "Achstürze" mountain brook falls. Cross the river on the exciting Wellerbrücke bridge, then continue to the wildly rugged "Fairytale Forest" with giant boulders. The path leads up to lovely lake Piburger See - a true natural gem. Return via Seejöchl to Haderlehn and back to Sautens.

     

    "Lake Piburgersee and the 9 treasures"

    The „9 treasures“ are nine very special places in the area of the lake Piburger See. At these nine outstanding vantage spots, hikers can enjoy a beautiful nature and dream! Write down your dreams and personal wishes in the “treasure book” which you can find on every platform. So every place becomes a personal treasure site!

     

    Author’s recommendation

    Take a rest at the platform "Seeejöchl" and enjoy the beautiful view on the lake.
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    Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
    Update: November 13, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,049 m
    Lowest point
    762 m
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    Rest stops

    Restaurant at Lake Piburger See
    Gasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See

    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
    47.208230, 10.866640
    DMS
    47°12'29.6"N 10°51'59.9"E
    UTM
    32T 641358 5229994
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    Destination

    Sautens

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    A huge rockslide after the last Ice Age was the origin of today's highly idyllic nature preserve of Achstürze-Piburger See. The hiking tour travels from Sautens along Ötztaler Ache brook to the white waters of the "Achstürze" mountain brook falls. Cross the river on the exciting Wellerbrücke bridge, then continue to the wildly rugged "Fairytale Forest" with giant boulders. The path leads up to lovely lake Piburger See - a true natural gem. Return via Seejöchl to Haderlehn and back to Sautens.

     

    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
    • right after the big bridge right on the big gravel parking lot - for free
    • at the sports field / cross chapel / experience Kalkofen as - for free
    • in front of the elementary school / kindergarten, Kirchblickweg - for free

     

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.208230, 10.866640
    DMS
    47°12'29.6"N 10°51'59.9"E
    UTM
    32T 641358 5229994
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Kompass Wanderkarte Ötztal Pitztal 

    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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Family Round Sautens-Oetz
    • Familyround Sautens - AREA 47
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    • Auerklamm Oetz
    • Seehäusl and Restaurant at the lake
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    9.7 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    457 m
    Descent
    457 m
    Highest point
    1,049 m
    Lowest point
    762 m
    Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Geological highlights Flora

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