View of the Ötztal Valley – Church of Ötzerau loop from Sautens

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View of the Ötztal Valley – Church of Ötzerau loop from Sautens

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View of the Ötztal Valley – Church of Ötzerau loop from Sautens

01:47

4.91km

290m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Church of Ötzerau

Highlight • Religious Site

Both from below, as well as from above, this little church is always worth a visit!

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2.41 km

Auerklamm Gorge and Waterfalls

Highlight • Gorge

2.41 km

Covered Bridge Over the Auerklamm

Highlight • Bridge

The narrow and rocky Auerklamm is a canyoning highlight in Tyrol. In good weather, you can watch the brave adventurers on their tour through the gorge from this wooden bridge. …

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2.68 km

View of the waterfall and the Ötztal Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

This place with bench invites you to relax and linger! Enjoy the view of the waterfall and the Ötztal.

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3.23 km

Bench With View of the Ötztal Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.39 km

Canyoning exit at Auerklamm Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice refreshing and cooling in the summer

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4.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.62 km

1.27 km

1.01 km

551 m

315 m

123 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

1.56 km

1.27 km

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

19°C

8°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

August 24, 2022,Holzbrücke über die Auerklamm

The tour is signposted as the Auer Klamm circular route. This is misleading because you really only see the gorge and the water from the wooden bridge. So a lot of circular route (with a lot of altitude difference) and very little gorge.

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June 1, 2025,Auerklamm Ambach Ötztal

A short, challenging loop, with a partial 30% gradient. You don't go through the gorge, but rather along the upper edge. Remains of the Auenstein Castle ruins are visible from time to time.

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April 18, 2022,🇦🇹 Nederbach - Auklamm von Ötzerau

The hike around the Auklamm is a beautiful tour with many views. Well signposted, you cannot lose your way. In many places there are benches that invite you to take a break with a view. The tour can be started from below as well as from above. In some places you can see the gorge, where gorge climbing is also …

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