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Winterrunde Sautens 401

Winter Hiking · Sautens closed
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    Winterwandern in Sautens
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SAUTENS -> Office -> through the village  -> Beerweg -> Oetz -> along the river -> bach to Sautens -> SAUTENS
closed
easy
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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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: August 13, 2024
Difficulty
easy
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Highest point
794 m
Lowest point
753 m
Best time of year
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Track types

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

Restaurant Achwirt
Gasthof Hotel Post

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

Oetz - Zentrumsparkplatz
Coordinates:
DD
47.202102, 10.897841
DMS
47°12'07.6"N 10°53'52.2"E
UTM
32T 643737 5229370
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Destination

Oetz - Zentrumsparkplatz

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.

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

DD
47.202102, 10.897841
DMS
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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Status
closed
Difficulty
easy
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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