We drive to the Obermarcherhof parking lot in Sarnthein. From here, we start our hike to the Öttenbacher Alm and follow the scenic panoramic trail to the Kirchsteiger Alm in the Meran 2000 hiking area. There, we stop for refreshments before continuing along the E5 (European long-distance hiking trail) to Kreuzjöchl and Kreuzjoch (2,086 m), then on to Auener Jöchl. From there, we descend to the Sarner Skihütte, where the hiking bus picks us up again.
Altitude gain: approx. 550 m
Hiking time: approx. 4.5 hours
Difficulty: medium
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the Tourist office will cancel free of charge.
In case of cancellation, the participation fee can only be returned, if the cancellation is made within 17.00 of the previous day.