Over 300 million years ago, deeper-lying rock layers were pushed up and over younger layers of rock nearer to the Earth’s crust. This phenomenon has occurred only twice in Austria, at Pack between Carinthia and Styria and at the Nösslachjoch.

 

Visitors are given the chance to experience what life on Earth would have been like 300 million years ago. As well as visiting a typical coal forest, guests can examine fossils and learn how coal was mined and transported. The entrance to the centre is a former mine shaft from which a natural spring flows. The experience is rounded off by panoramic views and the stunning natural beauty of the Nösslacher mountain. For more information about the individual attractions, please consult the information board at the Nösslachhütte hut. Hiking time: 1 hour.

The ‘Naviser Almenrunde’ is one of the finest jubilee hiking trails in the region. Take the tour and find out more about life in the mountains!

 

The tour begins at the ‘Parkplatz Grün’ car park. Take the forest road no. 16 gently uphill for around 40 minutes until you reach the Peeralm. The trail then continues to its highest point, the Klammalm, at 1947 m above sea level. Trail no. 18 then leads over the Poltnalm to the Stöcklalm taking about 50 minutes. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the trail and the surrounding mountains. A wide forest road then leads back down to the car park. The hike lasts approximately 3 ½ hours, climbs 462 m and is a perfect day hike for walkers of all levels.

Built at the end of the valley next to the Sandeswasserfall waterfall, the Mühlendorf Milling Village in Gschnitz offers visitors a unique insight into the culture, tradition and rural craftsmanship of the Tyrol.

 

Mills, grain storage containers, workshops, ovens, grain washrooms and fences were constructed according to contemporary plans, using wood, materials and building methods typical of the period. Visitors are invited to visit the different information points to discover more about the history and workings of the village.

In the heart of the protected natural park - comprising the Obernbergersee Lake, Tribulaune and Nösslachjoch - lies the stunning Obernbergersee Lake at the foot of the Tribulaune mountain.

 

This excursion leads visitors through a stunning lakeside experience in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps. While circumnavigating the lake, hikers will pass through numerous different landscapes. A perfect nature excursion for all the family. Come and find out for yourself!

Embedded in the middle of the forest – this is the fairy-tale-like location of the Sarnthein Waterfall.

 

This short hike begins at the Zita Hotel in Trins and takes you on the somewhat steeper trail no. 53 for approx. 15 min until you reach the St. Barbara Chapel. From there, trail no. 54 leads you on a level and comfortable walk for about 20-minutes to the Sarnthein Waterfall. During the summer, this mystical place is illuminated once per week. This night hike can be booked at the tourist office in Trins.

Get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life and experience a unique natural spectacle in the Schmirntal Valley. Take advantage of the stunning landscape to get to know the Alpine flora.

 

The Alpine Herb and Flower Garden in the Schmirntal Valley invites visitors to discover the Alpine fauna using all of their senses! The garden can be reached via a romantic wooden walkway in Toldern. Visitors will find a huge variety of aromatic and therapeutic herbs, including edible and even poisonous species. The plants are also available for sale. The herbs grown in the garden are used in the neighbouring Olpererblick guesthouse to produce hand-made produce such as bread and dried bacon. Why not pay a visit to the Gattererhof farm opposite the herb garden and buy fresh farm produce?

Travel back in time into the fascinating history of Trins. Imagine how, during the last Ice Age, glaciers reached far down into the valley, leaving their unmistakable mark on the landscape. Take a deep breath and let your fantasy run wild!

 

For example, at the entrance to the village lay an imposing dark stone block, the so-called “Drudenstein”, which had to be removed to enable the construction of the access road leading to the village. Trins also served as an Alpine backdrop in the film ‘The Last Valley’ starring Omar Sharif and Michael Caine. Many guests also enjoy visiting the working mill at Padasterbach, where Hans the miller invites you to discover more about the ancient craft of milling. All in all there are eleven attractions to visit!

The Valsertal Valley: the valley where time stands still. Discover this magical Alpine valley and leave the stresses and strains of everyday life behind you. Simply relax!

 

The Valsertal Valley is a perfect example of a successful co-existence between humans and animals. Thanks to a natural symbiosis, the valley is home to many rare plant and animal species. The majority of the Valsertal Valley is a protected area of natural beauty and is a member of the ‘Natura 2000’ environment protection programme. The many shallow mountain streams in the Grauerlenwald forest at the end of the valley are home to a wide variety of animal and plant species. There are also regular themed guided hikes held in the Valsertal Valley, including deer-watching and bat-catching nights!

The St. Magdalena pilgrims’ church is perched on a steep mountainside 400 metres above the valley floor, between the villages of Trins and Gschnitz. No other church in the Wipptal Valley boasts such a romantic and attractive location as St. Magdalena

 

The departure point for this short hike is the parish church in Gschnitz. Follow trail no. 50 along the right-hand side of the stream heading out of the valley. After approximately one kilometre, the trail merges into the Jubilee Trail (no. 52), which initially climbs steeply before winding its way up to the church. The wonderful views make the tiring climb worth its while. Hiking time: 1 h 45 mins.

Next to the numerous hiking trails all around the Maria Waldrast monastery, which is the highest pilgrimage site in Tyrol, two experience theme trails also await you: the Schoepfungsweg and the Quellenweg.

 

These two trails, with their focus on spirituality and water, can be “explored” and “experienced” playfully and interactively. Places full of energy and reflection invite you to recharge your batteries. The Schoepfungsweg is about 2.7 km long / walking time, about 1 – 1.5 hours. The Quellenweg is about 5.3 km long / walking time, about 2 – 3 hrs. Both paths lead to/from the Maria Waldrast Monastery.