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Contemplation path - Längenfeld/Gries
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Pilgrimage church in GriesPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Längenfeld, Ötztal
GRIES -> Church -> Viewing platform -> GRIES
The pilgrimage church Maria Hilf, the starting point of the contemplation path, spiritually and contemplatively sets the mood for the circular hiking route. It leads gently ascending through lush green meadows and forests of Gries, following the Stations of the Cross to the newly constructed viewing platform. From here, you have a wonderful view of the small mountain village, in the background the distinctive mountains of the Stubai Alps with the Schrankogel and the Mutterberger Seespitze. The beautifully designed hiking trail leads slightly downhill to the collegiate chapel. After crossing the Gries main road, follow the Fischbach stream back to the starting point.
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At the end of the hike, you can still admire the chaplain church Maria Hilf in Gries. The bell and the church tower belong to one of the most beautiful churches, which was built in 1655. Under the gallery of the chaplain church, you can see the legend of its origin. The church is also often visited as a pilgrimage church.
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Easy hiking path; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please check the current weather report.
Tips and suggestions
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can travel comfortably and quickly through the entire valley to your desired destination using public local transport or local taxi companies. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
Driving to the ÖTZTAL
Travelers arriving by car travel through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then continue along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently determine your route with a route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking lots are available:
- Pilgrimage church in Gries - free of charge
- Parking lot at the outskirts of Gries - paid
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