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Maisalm

Sautens
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Key facts
3:30 h Duration
9.27 km Length
1000 m Ascent
136 m Descent
1,750 m Max. altitude
820 m Min. altitude
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Description

SAUTENS -> Three Churches View -> Holzberg -> Reichenbachalm -> MAISALM
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SAUTENS -> Three Churches View -> Holzberg -> Reichenbachalm -> MAISALM

From the Sautens church, you walk leisurely to the Three Churches View and further to the barbecue area "Goaßtalbrunnen". Follow the forest road in switchbacks through the forest to the junction towards Maisalm.  The beautiful forest path passes by the Reichenbachalm (not operated) to the Maisalm. At the pasture, you will be rewarded for the ascent with a wonderful view of the Inn Valley, Roppen, and the Pitztal. 

Author's tip
Visit the viewing platform "3-Churches-View" and enjoy the view of the churches of Sautens, Oetz, and Oetzerau

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Imst Outdoor Region (Tourism area)
Sautens (Commune)
Roppen (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 19.04.2013

Characteristics

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Way types

Unbekannt 9.27 km

Safety guidelines

Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html

Additional information

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

Recommended maps

Kompass map Ötztal Pitztal, Mayr hiking map Ötztal

From the church to the Three Churches View on the forest road in switchbacks up to the Maisalm junction. Through the forest to the Reichenbachalm (not operated) and continue on to the Maisalm. 

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then travel comfortably and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

For all aviation fans, Innsbruck Airport is connected by daily scheduled flights directly to destinations across Europe. Additionally, numerous charter flights are operated. A comfortable and time-saving journey is guaranteed. More information for your flight search at: https://www.checkfelix.com/

Starting point

Sautens

Getting there

Car travel to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads vacationers over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your route can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps 

Parking

The following parking options are available in Sautens:

  • directly in front of the community center - free of charge
  • right after the large bridge (junction from the B186) on the large gravel parking lot - free of charge
  • at the sports field / Cross Chapel / Kalkofen adventure facility - free of charge
  • in front of the elementary school / kindergarten, 3-Churches-View path – free of charge

Coordinates

10.861995, 47.206213
Plan arrival

Tuesday, 16.06.
A warm front will bring temporarily more clouds
Morning
13 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
40%
Rainfall risk
Wednesday, 17.06.
Early summer weather
Partly sunny and warm
Morning
16 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
28 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a cap, 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 a possibility to stop for food, is necessary. 
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