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Sautens - Oetz - Piburger See - Sautens
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SautensPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz, Ötztal
SAUTENS -> Wiesenweg Beerweg -> Weller Bridge -> Piburger See -> Seejöchl -> Haderlehn -> SAUTENS
The idyllic Achstürze-Piburger See nature reserve was formed by a massive landslide after the last ice age. The hike leads from Sautens along the Ötztaler Ache to the "wild waters", the impressive "Achstürze". The Ache is crossed via the adventurous Weller Bridge and through a wildly rugged "fairy tale forest" with huge landslide blocks up to the natural jewel Piburger See. The return route can be taken via the Seejöchl to Haderlehn back to Sautens.
"The Piburger See and its 9 treasures"
The "9 treasures" are 9 very special places in the region around the Piburger See. Viewing platforms mark these points and invite visitors to linger. Take a short break to ponder your thoughts and dreams. At each platform, you will find a "treasure book". This serves to capture these thoughts. Thus, each place becomes your very special treasure!
Author’s recommendation
Take your time and enjoy the wonderful view from the "Seejöchl" platform.
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Restaurant at Lake Piburger SeeGasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See
Safety information
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please check the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html
Tips and suggestions
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop and exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, conveniently and quickly travel with public transit or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving into the 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 over the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, you can quickly and conveniently determine your trip: Route planner: https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking options are available in Sautens:
- directly in front of the municipal building - free
- immediately after the large bridge, turn right to the large gravel parking lot - free
- at the sports field/Cross Chapel/adventure facility Kalkofen - free
- in front of the elementary school/kindergarten, Kirchblickweg - free
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain, and sun protection, a cap, and possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Bringing a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without a place to stop, is necessary.
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