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Family Round Sautens-Oetz

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SAUTENS -> Beerweg -> Medinger Weg -> SAUTENS
easy
Distance 4.9 km
1:30 h
36 m
36 m
800 m
753 m
On the federal road towards the hamlet of Pirchhof - follow the houses until you reach a fountain - keep to the left on the asphalt road (Beerweg) to Oetz - past the recycling plant, cross Ötztaler Ache mountain river. Leaving behind also the "Nature Resort Achstüberl" you continue on Medinger Weg trail and return to Sautens - cross the wooden bridge (Sautner Steeg) leading over the Ache river.
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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: July 09, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
800 m
Lowest point
753 m
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Track types

Asphalt 51.47%Forested/wild trail 37.69%Path 0.14%Road 10.68%
Asphalt
2.5 km
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1.8 km
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0 km
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0.5 km
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Rest stops

Restaurant Achwirt

Safety information

Easy hiking trail, particularly suitable for beginners. Please mind the current weather forecast at www.oetztal.com

Trail suitable for baby carriage and wheel chairs (with electric support).

Tips and suggestions

More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern 

Start

Sautens main bus stop
Coordinates:
DD
47.208272, 10.866742
DMS
47°12'29.8"N 10°52'00.3"E
UTM
32T 641365 5229999
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Destination

Sautens main bus stop

Turn-by-turn directions

On the federal road towards the hamlet of Pirchhof - follow the houses until you reach a fountain - keep to the left on the asphalt road (Beerweg) to Oetz - past the recycling plant, cross Ötztaler Ache mountain river. Leaving behind also the "Nature Resort Achstüberl" you continue on Medinger Weg trail and return to Sautens - cross the wooden bridge (Sautner Steeg) leading over the Ache river.

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

 

Directions

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Sautens:
  • directly in front of the town hall - free of charge
  • right after the big bridge (turnoff B186) on the big gravel parking lot - free of charge
  • at the sports field / Kalkofen - free of charge
  • in front of the elementary school / kindergarden, Kirchblickweg - free of charge

 

Coordinates

DD
47.208272, 10.866742
DMS
47°12'29.8"N 10°52'00.3"E
UTM
32T 641365 5229999
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #043 | Ötztaler Alpen Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50.000

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. 

Similar routes nearby

  • Sautens - Oetz - Lake Piburger See - Sautens
  • Familyround Sautens - AREA 47
  • Hikingroute - Maisalm - Sautens
  • Auerklamm Oetz
  • Seehäusl and Restaurant at the lake
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.9 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
36 m
Descent
36 m
Highest point
800 m
Lowest point
753 m
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