Hikingroute - Maisalm - Sautens

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Tour data

9.34km

822 - 1,745m

Distance

896hm

76hm

Ascent

03:30h

Duration

Ötztal

Brief description

SAUTENS -> Dreikirchenblick -> Forstweg -> Holzberg -> Reichenbachalm -> MAISALM

Difficulty

medium

Rating

Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience

Starting point

sautens

Route

Sautens (812 m)village

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Best season

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Description

Hike from the church in Sautens to the right on the dirt road towards the edge of the forest. From there continue on the marked steep path, through the forest to Raichenbach hut (closed) and to Maisalm. You will have a beautiful view of the Inn valley, Roppen and the Pitztal valley.

Directions

From the Dreikirchenblick on the Forststraße turn into the Bärentalhut.

Highest point

1,745 m

Endpoint

Maisalm

Height profile

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly 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.

Safety instructions

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report: www.oetztal.com

Tips

Take a rest at the platform "3-Kirchen-Blick" and enjoy the view on the churches of Sautens, Oetz and Oetzerau

Additional information

More information: www.oetztal.com/wandern

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: www.google.at/maps

Public transportation

Travel by train comfortably and safely to the station station Ötztal. End station or exit point is the station ÖTZTAL. Then travel comfortably and quickly by public transport or the local taxi company through the entire valley! The current bus schedule can be found at: fahrplan.vvt.atFor all aviation fans the airport Innsbruck is connected by direct scheduled flights directly to destinations all over Europe. In addition, numerous charter flights are carried out. A convenient and time-saving journey is guaranteed. For more information about your flight search: www.checkfelix.com/

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Sautens:

directly in front of the town hall - free of charge
right after the big bridge (turnoff B186) on the big gravel parking lot - free of charge
at the sports field / Kalkofen - free of charge
in front of the elementary school / kindergarden, Kirchblickweg - free of charge