STAGE 12:SAUTENS –> Kreuzkapelle –> Sautner Forchet –> Ötzbruck –> Roppen –> Inn crossing –> Schlierenzau –> Haiming/Magerbach –> Haiming –> ÖTZTAL BAHNHOF
Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience, and mountain equipment (see Equipment) necessary. Please observe the current weather report.
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing 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 stopping options, is necessary.
THE APPLE TREE IN THE GARDEN OF EDENSautens stretches over several districts, connected by a long row of houses into a village center. At the end of the village street in Sautens is the lime kiln, where lime was burned again for the first time in 2004 (after 75 years), and since then, regular community events have taken place. In the 1920s, up to 15 lime kilns were in operation. At that time, limestone was considered a versatile building material. Passing the lime kiln, the long-distance hiking trail takes us through sometimes dense forest areas, small villages, and finally to the green Inn. Along the Jakobsweg and always along the over 500 km long tributary of the Danube, the path leads through many floodplains, meadows, and forests.Haiming has been known as a fruit-growing area for centuries. Major market days take place in autumn where the harvest is offered for sale. Only a few meters remain to be covered back to Ötztal Bahnhof, the start and end point.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Parking options available in Sautens:
- Immediately after the large bridge, turn right onto the large gravel car park | Request a permit card from the municipality
- Parking lot at Erlebnisanlage Kalkofen | free of charge
