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Sautens Forchet

Winter Hiking · Oetztal
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SAUTENS -> Kreuzkapelle -> blauer Winterweg -> durch das Forchet -> wieder zurück zur Kreuzkapelle -> SAUTENS
easy
3.6 km
1:00 h
121 m
122 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 viewpoint offering a nice view to the "Tschirgant" mountain. Roundtrail back to Sautens.

 

Author’s recommendation

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Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
863 m
Lowest point
802 m
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Safety information

Please inform yourself about the conditions and status of the respective winter hiking trail at Ötztal Tourismus.

 

Ötztal Tourismus
T +43 5 72 00 500
info@oetztal.com

Tips, hints and links

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

Start

Sautens (824 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.212740, 10.846542
DMS
47°12'45.9"N 10°50'47.6"E
UTM
32T 639824 5230459
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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 viewpoint offering a nice view to the "Tschirgant" mountain -> follow the track back to Sautens.

 

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

Sautens is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at 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
47.212740, 10.846542
DMS
47°12'45.9"N 10°50'47.6"E
UTM
32T 639824 5230459
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

It is recommended to wear hiking equipment such as outdoor clothing, weather-resistant outdoor clothing, ankle-high mountain boots, wind, rain and sun protection, cap and gloves. It is also important to have sufficient food and a first-aid package, a cell phone and a hiking map.

 

Similar routes nearby

  • Medinger Way Round Sautens - Ötz - Sautens
  • Drei-Kirchenblick-Runde
  • WIDI'S Magicwood - Sautens
  • Roundway Sautens
  • Andreas-Hofer-Way: Oetz- Wellerbrücke- Habichen/Lake Piburger See
  • Elsinger Way: Lake Piburger See
  • Elsinger Weg - Habichen
 These suggestions were created automatically.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.6 km
Duration
1:00h
Ascent
121 m
Descent
122 m
Loop Scenic Family friendly Way cleared Groomed snow

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