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Treasure hunt Sautens Sautner Forchet

Thematic Trail · Sautens
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    Sautner Forchet viewpoint
    Photo: Nicole Klotz, Ötztal

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    Start at the Kreuzkapelle in Sautens, after about 100 m following the road, the red trail turns right into the forest. Beautiful hiking path to the viewpoint Tschirgantblick. Especially recommended in spring and autumn. 

    easy
    Distance 3.6 km
    2:00 h
    84 m
    84 m
    850 m
    803 m

    Over 3000 years ago, massive parts of the Tschirgant fell into the valley and blocked the entrance of the Ötztal. Today, the area is a small, originally preserved natural oasis in the otherwise densely populated Tyrolean Inn Valley. The mostly forested area offers quiet spots to relax, rich biodiversity, and is surrounded by legends and myths. Circular hiking trails lead through the mystical landscape of the Sautner Forchet past fascinating cultural points (lime kiln, dwelling cave, ...) and some information boards about the animal kingdom and geology. 

    How do you find your treasure? Along the marked route, there are small caches (treasure boxes). In each cache, you find secret letters. Enter all letters on your treasure map. Only those who have collected all letters can form the solution word. With this solution word, you can pick up a gift at the information office Oetz or at the Ötztal infopoint!

    START POINT: Parking lot at the Kreuzkapelle (football field). IMPORTANT: Follow the path marked with the red triangle.

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    Enjoy the view 

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Highest point
    850 m
    Lowest point
    803 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 7.69%Dirt road 31.81%Forested/wild trail 16.45%Path 44.04%
    Asphalt
    277 m
    Dirt road
    1.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    593 m
    Path
    1.6 km
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    Safety information

    Please stay on the marked trail (red triangle). In the summer months, it is advisable to bring plenty of drinking water

    Public transport

    Take public transportation to Sautens. Bus stop: Sautens Dorf.  From there, walk towards Kreuzkapelle/football field

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

    Directions

    From the A12 Inn Valley Motorway, take the Ötztal-Haming exit and follow the B186 Ötztal federal road to Sautens. At the roundabout in Sautens, turn right towards the football field/Kreuzkapelle.

    Parking

    Directly by the football field/Kreuzkapelle

    Coordinates

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    47.212770, 10.846853
    DMS
    47°12'46.0"N 10°50'48.7"E
    UTM
    32T 639847 5230463
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Hiking boots, snack, and drink


    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.6 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    84 m
    Descent
    84 m
    Highest point
    850 m
    Lowest point
    803 m
    Round trip Scenic Family-friendly

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