Mountain hikes Sautner Forchet - black trail

Sautens /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 7.6 km
Duration: 3:00 h

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

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 7.6 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:156 hm
  • Elevation downhill:156 hm
Highest point 839 m

Starting point

Sautens

Finishing point

Sautens
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

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 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.

Description

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


Getting here

  • Arrival by 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

  • Parking

    Parking Sports ground / Cross Chapel

  • Contact

    Sautner Forchet - schwarzer Weg
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