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Sautner Forchet - blue trail

Winter Hiking · Sautens Open
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    SAUTENS -> Kreuzkapelle -> blauer Winterweg -> durch das Forchet -> wieder zurück zur Kreuzkapelle -> SAUTENS
    Open
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    Distance 3.6 km
    1:20 h
    68 m
    68 m
    863 m
    802 m
    Starting point is the "Kreuzkapelle" chapel Sautens (sports ground). Follow the trail approx. 300 meters towards Roppen. The path turns right into the forest. Follow the path to the viewing point which opens up a stuning view to the "Tschirgant" mountain. Follow the round route back to Sautens.

     

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    Update: December 18, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    863 m
    Lowest point
    802 m
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    Safety information

    Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Starting point is the "Kreuzkapelle" chapel Sautens (sports ground). Follow the trail approx. 300 meters towards Roppen. The path turns right into the forest. Follow the path to the viewing point which opens up a stuning view to the "Tschirgant" mountain. Follow the round route back to Sautens.

     

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    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

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    47.212844, 10.846663
    DMS
    47°12'46.2"N 10°50'48.0"E
    UTM
    32T 639833 5230471
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and 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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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.6 km
    Duration
    1:20 h
    Ascent
    68 m
    Descent
    68 m
    Highest point
    863 m
    Lowest point
    802 m
    Round trip Scenic Family-friendly Way cleared Groomed snow

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