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Kuehtai Saddle
At 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Tyrol, Austria · Europe
Oetz works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ötztal-Bahnhof, 27km from Ötztal Valley.
Oetz is a town located in Tyrol, Austria. With a population of 2,402, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Oetz sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oetz to your route.
Oetz is a municipality in the Imst district of Tyrol, Austria, located 11.7 km (7.3 mi) southeast of the town of Imst at the lower course of the Ötztaler Ache in the outer Ötztal valley at the foot of Acherkogel mountain (3 008 m, 9,869 ft).
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Oetz is located in Tyrol, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2000 latitude, 10.9000 longitude.
Oetz has a population of approximately 2,402 people, making it a town in Austria.
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mountain pass
At 2,017 m one of the highest villages in Austria reached by public road, the Kuehtai saddle links the Oetz and Sellrain valleys with a fast, flowing climb popular with drivers and cyclists.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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