Treasure hunt Sautens Sautner Forchet

Start at the Kreuzkapelle in Sautens, after about 100 m following the road, the red trail turns right into the forest. The forest path takes you through the Forchet. The caches here are not very easy to find, so you should look carefully at the pictures. The first one is hidden by a tree. The narrow forest path sometimes gets wider and then narrower again.  The trail markings show which loop you must follow, as the paths cross several times here.

Just before reaching the Tschirgant viewpoint, you will find a well-known bush where cache 2 is hidden.  From here, you can partly see towards Roppen. Enjoy the view at the Tschirgant viewpoint. From here the loop goes back, but do not be deceived, it doesn’t take much longer; you still have to hike a little while.

On your way back, you can again partially enjoy the view. You walk through the forest and then come across good spots where you can enjoy the view again. Soon you will reach a small wooden ladder; don’t forget to look for the cache here and hide it well again.

After cache three, be careful not to get lost. Many paths branch off here, and you still want to find cache 4. This one is located at a natural crossroads. Once you have found it, continue hiking through the forest until you return to the chapel.

Walking time 1½ to 2 hours

Hiking boots, snack, and drink

Please stay on the marked trail (red triangle). In the summer months, it is advisable to bring plenty of drinking water

From the A12 Inn Valley Motorway, take the Ötztal-Haming exit and follow the B186 Ötztal federal road to Sautens. At the roundabout in Sautens, turn right towards the football field/Kreuzkapelle.

Take public transportation to Sautens. Bus stop: Sautens Dorf.  From there, walk towards Kreuzkapelle/football field

The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at 

Directly by the football field/Kreuzkapelle

Enjoy the view