Pest Chapel - Power source Längenfeld
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
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.
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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Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy hiking path; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report.
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here.
Recommended literature
Recommended maps
Directions
From the Fischbach Bridge in the center of Längenfeld, the Albin Egger Lienz Path follows the Fischbach along to its mouth at the Ötztaler Ache. There, the path continues a short distance along the Ötztaler Ache to the small pedestrian bridge. After crossing this, the path leads through a light forest to the Pest Chapel.
Arrival
Public transit
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
Starting point
Getting there
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)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary.