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Sautner Forchet - blue trail
Winter Hiking
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SAUTENS -> Kreuzkapelle -> blauer Winterweg -> durch das Forchet -> wieder zurück zur Kreuzkapelle -> SAUTENS
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Distance 3.6 km
Duration1:20 h
Ascent68 m
Descent68 m
Highest point863 m
Lowest point802 m
Starting point is the "Kreuzkapelle" chapel Sautens (sports ground). Follow the trail approx. 300 meters towards Roppen. The path turns right into the forest. Follow the path to the viewing point which opens up a stuning view to the "Tschirgant" mountain. Follow the round route back to Sautens.
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Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: November 15, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
863 m
Lowest point
802 m
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Please pay attention to the current weather- & avalanche report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche-report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=deTips and suggestions
More details about winter hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandernStart
Sautens
Coordinates:
DD
47.212844, 10.846663
DMS
47°12'46.2"N 10°50'48.0"E
UTM
32T 639833 5230471
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Destination
Sautens
Turn-by-turn directions
Starting point is the "Kreuzkapelle" chapel Sautens (sports ground). Follow the trail approx. 300 meters towards Roppen. The path turns right into the forest. Follow the path to the viewing point which opens up a stuning view to the "Tschirgant" mountain. Follow the round route back to Sautens.
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/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available in Sautens:- directly in front of the town hall - for free of charge
- right after the big bridge right on the big gravel parking lot - for free
- at the sports field / cross chapel / experience Kalkofen as - for free
- in front of the elementary school / kindergarten, Kirchblickweg - for free
Coordinates
DD
47.212844, 10.846663
DMS
47°12'46.2"N 10°50'48.0"E
UTM
32T 639833 5230471
w3w
///unrestricted.evaporates.underpaid
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Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, wind-, rain-, snow- and sun protection, hat and gloves is for all hikes and tours necessary. Please bring a first-aid box, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.Status
closed
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
3.6 km
Duration
1:20 h
Ascent
68 m
Descent
68 m
Highest point
863 m
Lowest point
802 m
Round trip
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Groomed snow
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