Contemplative path - Längenfeld/Gries 250
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
GRIES -> church -> viewing platform -> GRIES
The pilgrimage church Maria Hilf, starting point of the contemplative path, sets a spiritual and reflective mood for the circular hiking trail. It leads gently ascending through the snow-covered meadows and forests of Gries, following the stations of the cross to the newly built viewing platform. From here, there is a wonderful view of the small mountain village, with the distinctive mountains of the Stubai Alps including the Schrankogel and the Mutterberger Seespitze in the background. The beautifully laid out hiking trail leads slightly downhill to the collegiate chapel. After crossing the Gries country road, follow the Fischbach stream back to the starting point.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Please note the current snow and avalanche report for the coming days: https://www.oetztal.com/de/ & https://lawinen.report/bulletin/latest
The team from Ötztal Tourism will be happy to personally inform you about the condition of the winter hiking trails.
Ötztal Tourism T +43 5 72 00 300 - info@laengenfeld.com
Technical difficulty
Additional information
More info about winter hiking in the Ötztal:
https://www.oetztal.com/winterwandern
Recommended maps
Local map of Längenfeld
Directions
From the pilgrimage church in Gries, follow the steadily ascending path to the viewing platform. The return path to the collegiate chapel leads slightly downhill. The last section back to the starting point runs along the Fischbach stream.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or drop-off point is ÖTZTAL station. Then you can easily and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination by public transport or local taxi companies.
The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Starting point
Getting there
The drive to ÖTZTAL
The journey by car leads holidaymakers through the Inn Valley to the entrance of the valley and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be determined quickly and conveniently. 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 edge of town in Gries - chargeable
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is required for all hikes and routes.