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Winterrunde Sautens 401

Winter Hiking · Sautens Open
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    SAUTENS -> Office -> through the village  -> Beerweg -> Oetz -> along the river -> bach to Sautens -> SAUTENS
    Open
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    Distance 6.3 km
    1:45 h
    56 m
    56 m
    794 m
    753 m
    This hike starts  in Oetz at the central parking. From there walk down the river along a paved road to a bridge called "Piburg Brücke", cross the river and walk onto the `Beerweg`. This nice road leads you over snowy fields to the village Sautens. You cross the river again and follow the `Medinger Weg` next to the river back to Oetz.

     

    You can also start this hike in Sautens.

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    Update: December 18, 2024
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    easy

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    794 m
    Lowest point
    753 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 54.18%Forested/wild trail 29.12%Road 16.03%Unknown 0.65%
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    1.8 km
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    Rest stops

    Posthotel Kassl
    Plangger deli food

    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

    You start this hike in Oetz at the central parking. From there walk down the river and follow the asphalt road t the "Piburg Bridge", cross the river and walk on to Beerweg. This nice road leads you over snowy fields to the village Sautens. You cross the river again and follow the Medinger Weg next to the river back to Oetz.

     

    You can also start this hike in 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:
    • Parking Oetz town center- parking fee
    • Parking next to the river (at the end of Oetz on the right hand side) – free of charge, but limited parking; camping prohibited
    • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
    • Parking at night during several days' tours: Parking Oetz town center, the ticket is available at the tourist office Oetz.

     

    The following parking facilities are available in Sautens:

    • directly in front of the town hall - free of charge
    • right after the big bridge (turnoff B186) on the big gravel parking lot - free of charge
    • at the sports field / Kalkofen - free of charge
    • in front of the elementary school / kindergarden, Kirchblickweg - free of charge

    Coordinates

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    47.202102, 10.897841
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    47°12'07.6"N 10°53'52.2"E
    UTM
    32T 643737 5229370
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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.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Winterweg Wellerbrücke 403
    • winter round Oetz - Piburg 400
    • Seejöchlround
    • Winter round Ebele 406
    • Winter path Habichersee 405
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    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.3 km
    Duration
    1:45 h
    Ascent
    56 m
    Descent
    56 m
    Highest point
    794 m
    Lowest point
    753 m
    Round trip Family-friendly Accessibility Suitable for strollers Way cleared

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