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Pest Chapel - Power source Längenfeld
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PestkapellePhoto: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Längenfeld, Ötztal
FISCHBACH BRIDGE - Albin Egger Lienz Path - PEST CHAPEL
If you are well, you will feel deep peace in this very special place. If you are feeling worse beforehand, you will leave it comforted. Like those people who mourned the plague victims there in the 17th century. Since the dead were not allowed to be buried on the other side of the Ache, the small filial church of the Holy Trinity was specially built in 1661 - popularly also called Bichl Church or Pest Chapel - in the middle of the forest at Kropfbühel.
When you close your eyes, you feel the great power emanating from the white and red chapel. A place of silence as a spiritual refueling station.
Not only the cheerful atmosphere surprises but also the golden high altar with many figures, the magnificent side altar in the Rococo style, and the radiant white barrel vault. Choirs, Baroque, and pop musicians use the magical atmosphere in the clearing in front of the chapel for concerts.
Author’s recommendation
Take your time to admire the paintings of the artist Albin Egger (*1868 - †1926). These were created during his stays in Längenfeld.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
AQUA DOME HotelNaturhotel Waldklause
Safety information
Easy hiking path; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to 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 station or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Subsequently, you can travel conveniently and quickly with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Driving into the ÖTZTAL
Traveling by car leads visitors through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and conveniently plan your trip with the route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available:
- Sports center Längenfeld
- Town center Längenfeld (only a small number of parking spaces)
Coordinates
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Map of Längenfeld
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Map of Längenfeld
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots,wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary.
Localization
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