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Sautens - Oetz - Lake Piburger See - Sautens
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SAUTENS -> Wiesenweg Beerweg -> Wellerbrücke -> Piburger See -> Seejöchl -> Haderlehn -> SAUTENS
easy
Distance 9.7 km
Duration3:30 h
Ascent457 m
Descent457 m
Highest point1,049 m
Lowest point762 m
A huge rockslide after the last Ice Age was the origin of today's highly idyllic nature preserve of Achstürze-Piburger See. The hiking tour travels from Sautens along Ötztaler Ache brook to the white waters of the "Achstürze" mountain brook falls. Cross the river on the exciting Wellerbrücke bridge, then continue to the wildly rugged "Fairytale Forest" with giant boulders. The path leads up to lovely lake Piburger See - a true natural gem. Return via Seejöchl to Haderlehn and back to Sautens.
"Lake Piburgersee and the 9 treasures"
The „9 treasures“ are nine very special places in the area of the lake Piburger See. At these nine outstanding vantage spots, hikers can enjoy a beautiful nature and dream! Write down your dreams and personal wishes in the “treasure book” which you can find on every platform. So every place becomes a personal treasure site!
Author’s recommendation
Take a rest at the platform "Seeejöchl" and enjoy the beautiful view on the lake.
Author
Ötztal Tourismus Büro Oetz
Update: August 20, 2024
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,049 m
Lowest point
762 m
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Restaurant AchwirtRestaurant at Lake Piburger See
Gasthaus Seehäusl am Piburger See
Gasthof Hotel Post
Safety information
Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.htmlTips and suggestions
More details about hiking in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandernStart
Sautens
Coordinates:
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47.208230, 10.866640
DMS
47°12'29.6"N 10°51'59.9"E
UTM
32T 641358 5229994
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Destination
Sautens
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A huge rockslide after the last Ice Age was the origin of today's highly idyllic nature preserve of Achstürze-Piburger See. The hiking tour travels from Sautens along Ötztaler Ache brook to the white waters of the "Achstürze" mountain brook falls. Cross the river on the exciting Wellerbrücke bridge, then continue to the wildly rugged "Fairytale Forest" with giant boulders. The path leads up to lovely lake Piburger See - a true natural gem. Return via Seejöchl to Haderlehn and 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
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47.208230, 10.866640
DMS
47°12'29.6"N 10°51'59.9"E
UTM
32T 641358 5229994
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass Wanderkarte Ötztal Pitztal
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.Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
457 m
Descent
457 m
Highest point
1,049 m
Lowest point
762 m
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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