Thematic Trail

Discovery route - Ötztaler Sagenweg

Ötztal
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Key facts
1:30 h Duration
2.43 km Length
310 m Ascent
0 m Descent
1,526 m Max. altitude
1,193 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
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Description

A walking route of a special kind is the "Ötztaler Sagenweg". Embark on the discovery-rich journey full of legends that equally delight children and adults and inspire dreaming.

Map & elevation profile

A walking route of a special kind is the "Ötztaler Sagenweg". Embark on the discovery-rich journey full of legends that equally delight children and adults and inspire dreaming.

Over almost three kilometers, the discovery-rich journey full of legends stretches, delighting children and adults alike and inspiring dreaming. The approximately 1.5-hour hike begins at the sports field in Huben on the beautifully integrated, family-friendly path in nature. Along the route, sculptures up to 5 m high depict 14 different legends from the Ötztal.

Author's tip

How do the discovery routes work?

1. Get started: Simply click on the link or scan the QR code. You can also scan the QR code directly on the trail. In both cases, you will be redirected to a new page. You don't need to download anything, create an account, download an app, or anything else. The digital routes including facts are available as a web version and easily accessible via link (or QR code).

2. No cheating possible: The individual stations must first be reached to unlock and listen to the associated stories and facts. But who wants to cheat when you've got it in your legs?

3. Digital collection pass: After you have reached all stations of a discovery route, you will additionally receive a sticker in your digital collection pass as a reward.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Längenfeld (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 12.08.2025

Characteristics

Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cultural/historical interest

Way types

Schotterweg 2.3 km
Naturweg 100.54 m
Pfad 31.48 m

Hiking difficulty

Easy hiking path - wide, continuously visible path. There is no danger of falling assuming normal behavior.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel comfortably and quickly through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies!

The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Sports field Huben

Getting there

The car journey into ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, you can quickly and conveniently plan your trip. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Huben:

  • Sports field Huben | free of charge

Coordinates

10.971132, 47.037425
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without the possibility of stopping for food, is necessary.