Winter hike Sautner Forchet - blue trail

Sautens /

easy

3.6 km

1:19 h

SAUTENS -> Kreuzkapelle -> blauer Winterweg -> durch das Forchet -> wieder zurück zur Kreuzkapelle -> SAUTENS

Tour information

Requirement: easy
Length: 3.6 km
Duration: 1:19 h
Elevation uphill:68 hm
Elevation downhill:68 hm

Elevation profile

Sautner Forchet - blue trail.gpx

Highest point 863 m

Starting point

Sautens

Finishing point

Sautens

Fitness level 1 / 6
Technique 2 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07 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.

Description

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 viewing point which opens up a stuning view to the "Tschirgant" mountain. Follow the round route back to Sautens.

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
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
Contact
Forchetrunde - Nr. 411
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