626 Family Loop Oetz - Sautens
Description
A short, family-friendly mountain bike route along the Ötztaler Ache, which can also be completed with an e-bike.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
A short, family-friendly mountain bike route along the Ötztaler Ache, which can also be completed with an e-bike.
The 7-kilometer loop goes from Oetz northwards to Sautens and back. The asphalt and gravel paths are easy to ride. Even on hot summer days, a cool breeze always blows along the riverbank of the Ache, which is fed by numerous glaciers. In addition, rows of trees along the scenic riverside path provide shade.
Anyone who has experienced the river in spring during the snowmelt knows about its destructive power. In earlier years, the raging Ache often flooded and devastated the valley. Today, numerous reinforcements ensure the safety of residents. On the tour, there are good chances to observe kayak athletes and rafting boats on their swaying journey.
This route leads along developed paths and can be easily traveled with a motorized e-mountain bike or a classic mountain bike without motor.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Family-friendly cycling or MTB route also suitable for normal bicycles with a good road surface (gravel, asphalt, and comparable base). The gentle ascents do not require particular physical condition or riding technique. The focus is on enjoyable cycling.
Additional information
Directions
The starting point of this family-friendly pleasure route is the central car park in Oetz. There is also a bike bus stop right next to the car park (Oetz town hall). You leave the car park on the left side and follow the paved path along the Ache for about 500 m to the intersection with Piburger Straße. There you cross the street and continue past the Aktiv and Nature Resort on the paved meadow path. This leads straight through the meadows to the Ötztaler Ache. At the end, you turn right onto the gravel path, passing a small chapel. The path runs parallel to the main road for a short distance until a wooden bridge. On this bridge, you cross the Ötztaler Ache. Then continue to the right along the Ache and cross the federal road. On the return, it goes through the village of Sautens and along the Beerweg back toward Oetz. This path ends at Piburger Straße. Follow it for about 500 m to the intersection with Achrainweg. Here you turn right and follow Achrainweg back to the starting point at the central car park in Oetz.
This loop can also be easily managed from Sautens!
Arrival
Public transit
Starting point
Getting there
The car journey into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Travelers by car pass through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. The route planner lets you quickly and easily determine your drive.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Oetz:
- Central car park Oetz, paid, €0.50 per car / 30 minutes
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and weather-appropriate outdoor wear, bicycle helmet, gloves, sunglasses, and a GPS device or map material. For bike tours without refreshment options, sufficient provisions are necessary.