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Besinnungsweg - Längenfeld/Gries

Hiking Trail · Laengenfeld

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Wallfahrtskirche in Gries
Photo: Ötztal Tourismus Büro Längenfeld, Ötztal

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easy

Distance 3.1 km

0:50 h

83 m

1,625 m

1,545 m

The church Maria Hilf, starting point of the contemplation path, is spiritually and contemplatively on the circular walk. This leads slightly uphill through the meadows and forests of Gries, following the way to the newly built viewing platform. From here you have a wonderful view of the small mountain village, in the background the striking mountains of the Stubai Alps with the Schrankogel and the Mutterberger Seespitze. Slightly downhill leads the beautifully landscaped trail to the collegiate chapel. After crossing the Grieser Landesstraße you follow the Fischbach back to the starting point.

Author’s recommendation

At the end of the hike, the Maria Hilf chaplain church in Gries can be viewed. The bell and steeple are among one of the most beautiful churches built in 1655. Below the gallery you can find the history of the pilgrimage church's origins. The church is also popular as a pilgrimage church.

Author

Ötztal Tourismus Büro Längenfeld

Update: March 19, 2024

Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,625 m

Lowest point

1,545 m

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Track types

Asphalt

0.2 km

Dirt road

1.4 km

Forested/wild trail

1.5 km

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Safety information

Easy hike; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please pay attention to the current weather report.

Tips and suggestions

More information about hiking can be found here

Start

Church in Gries

Coordinates:

47.071630, 11.020401

DMS

47°04'17.9"N 11°01'13.4"E

UTM

32T 653394 5215104

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Destination

at the starting point

Turn-by-turn directions

From the church in Gries, follow the steadily ascending path to the viewing platform. The way back to the monastery chapel leads slightly downhill. The last part back to the starting point leads along the Fischbach.

Public transport

Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the

train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local

taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here:

http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Directions

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the

longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the

entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country

roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking spaces are available:

Church in Gries - free
Parking on the outskirts of Gries - chargeable

Coordinates

47.071630, 11.020401

DMS

47°04'17.9"N 11°01'13.4"E

UTM

32T 653394 5215104

w3w

///bulky.bribery.agreeable

Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Book recommendation by the author

Map of Längenfeld/Gries

Author’s map recommendations

Map of Längenfeld/Gries

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather.

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

3.1 km

Duration

0:50 h

Ascent

83 m

Descent

83 m

Highest point

1,625 m

Lowest point

1,545 m

Round trip Scenic Family-friendly

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