Sautens Forchet
Winter Hiking
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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
nature resorve
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
863 m
Lowest point
802 m
Best time of year
Jan
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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/winterwandernStart
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.
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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