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Sautner Forchet - black trail

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Sautens
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SAUTENS -> Kreuzkapelle -> schwarze Markierung -> unteres Forchet -> Kreuzkapelle -> SAUTENS

moderate

Distance 7.6 km

3:00 h

156 m

839 m

714 m

More than 3000 years ago immense parts of the Tschirgant mountain massively crashed into the valley by blocking the entrance to the Ötztal. Today this wonderful area amidst the densely populated Tyrolean Inntal has become a true nature treasure, almost untouched by men. Two breathtaking loop trails travel straight through this awesome landscape called "Sautner Forchet", which is known for its exciting cultural spots (Kalkofen area, cavehouse, …). Information panels inform about the region's fauna and geology.

Start Kreuzkapelle Sautens - black Sign - walking time 3 hours

Author’s recommendation

Take time to study the information boards along the way

Difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

839 m

Lowest point

714 m

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Track types

Asphalt

1.4 km

Forested/wild trail

2.9 km

Path

2 km

Road

0.5 km

Unknown

0.9 km

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Safety information

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

Tips and hints

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

Start

Sautens (823 m)

Coordinates:

47.212790, 10.846656

DMS

47°12'46.0"N 10°50'48.0"E

UTM

32T 639832 5230465

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Destination

Sautens

Turn-by-turn directions

Start at the Kreuzkapelle and then follow the street about 100 m. Then you can go through the forrest and follow the black signs.

Note

all notes on protected areas

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

Getting there

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

Parking Sports ground / Cross Chapel

Coordinates

47.212790, 10.846656

DMS

47°12'46.0"N 10°50'48.0"E

UTM

32T 639832 5230465

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

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.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

7.6 km

Duration

3:00 h

Ascent

156 m

Descent

156 m

Highest point

839 m

Lowest point

714 m

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