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Winter Hiking recommended route

Sautner Forchet - blue trail

Winter Hiking · Sautens closed
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SAUTENS -> Kreuzkapelle -> blauer Winterweg -> durch das Forchet -> wieder zurück zur Kreuzkapelle -> SAUTENS
closed
easy
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: May 16, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Technique
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Highest point
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 

Start

Sautens
Coordinates:
DD
47.212844, 10.846663
DMS
47°12'46.2"N 10°50'48.0"E
UTM
32T 639833 5230471
w3w 
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Destination

Sautens

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.

 

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
47.212844, 10.846663
DMS
47°12'46.2"N 10°50'48.0"E
UTM
32T 639833 5230471
w3w 
///unrestricted.evaporates.underpaid
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.

Similar routes nearby

  • Winterround - Magic forest (410)
  • winter hike Oetz - Tumpen
  • Winterrunde Wellerbrücke 402
  • 5 Orte 444
  • Winter path Habichersee 405
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Status
closed
Difficulty
easy
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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