Mountain hikes Maisalm

Sautens / Ötztaler Alpen
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 9.3 km
Duration: 3:30 h

SAUTENS -> Three Churches View -> Holzberg -> Reichenbachalm -> MAISALM

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 9.3 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,000 hm
  • Elevation downhill:136 hm
Highest point1,750 m

Starting point

Sautens

Finishing point

Maisalm
  • Fitness level 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Equipment

Moderately difficult mountain path; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see under Equipment) necessary. Please check the current weather report at: www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a cap, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without a possibility to stop for food, is necessary. 
Source: Ötztal

Description

From the Sautens church, you walk leisurely to the Three Churches View and further to the barbecue area "Goaßtalbrunnen". Follow the forest road in switchbacks through the forest to the junction towards Maisalm.  The beautiful forest path passes by the Reichenbachalm (not operated) to the Maisalm. At the pasture, you will be rewarded for the ascent with a wonderful view of the Inn Valley, Roppen, and the Pitztal. 


Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then travel comfortably and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

    For all aviation fans, Innsbruck Airport is connected by daily scheduled flights directly to destinations across Europe. Additionally, numerous charter flights are operated. A comfortable and time-saving journey is guaranteed. More information for your flight search at: https://www.checkfelix.com/

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Sautens:

    • directly in front of the community center - free of charge
    • right after the large bridge (junction from the B186) on the large gravel parking lot - free of charge
    • at the sports field / Cross Chapel / Kalkofen adventure facility - free of charge
    • in front of the elementary school / kindergarten, 3-Churches-View path – free of charge

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