Winter route Magic Forest - No. 410
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
SAUTENS -> Primary School Sautens -> Magic Forest -> SAUTENS
The starting point is at the primary school in Sautens (above the church). From there, you walk directly into the Magic Forest where you get to know the native animals and with a bit of magic, the children themselves become forest dwellers!
First, you meet animals such as the bee, the butterfly, or the ant. After the path across the meadows, it continues into the forest. Here, you encounter the woodpecker or the squirrel. At the end of the path, you reach a small playground; with little snow and warm temperatures, some equipment is also well playable in winter. The path after the playground leads back down to the starting point, the primary school.
Waterproof clothing is highly suitable for children. This way, stations like the squirrel parcours can also be played in winter.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: https://www.oetztal.com/de/winter.html & https://avalanche.report/albina-web/bulletin/2019-01-07?lang=de
Additional information
More info about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/hiking routes
Recommended maps
Kompass #043 | Ötztal Alps Ötztal, Pitztal | 1:50,000
Directions
The starting point is at the primary school in Sautens (above the church). From there, you walk directly into the Magic Forest where you get to know the native animals and with a bit of magic, the children themselves become forest dwellers!
First, you meet animals such as the bee, the butterfly, or the ant. After the path across the meadows, it continues into the forest. Here, you encounter the woodpecker or the squirrel. At the end of the path, you reach a small playground; with little snow and warm temperatures, some equipment is also well playable in winter. The path after the playground leads back down to the starting point, the primary school.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
Sautens is located in western Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, plan the optimal travel route from your hometown with the route planner online: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
Parking options available in Sautens:
- directly in front of the town hall - free of charge
- immediately after the large bridge on the right in the large gravel parking lot - free of charge
- at the sports field/Cross Chapel/Kalkofen adventure facility - free of charge
- in front of the primary school/kindergarten, Kirchblickweg - free of charge
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Wearing hiking gear such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, and possibly gloves is recommended! It is also important to bring sufficient provisions, a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map.