The Maria Hilf pilgrimage church is the starting point of the contemplation trail, about 20m below the church the trail leads you slightly uphill through the meadows and forests of Gries.
Stay on the path
Hiking boots, snack, drink
The pilgrimage church Maria Hilf, starting point of the contemplation trail, sets a spiritual and reflective tone for the circular hiking path. This path gently ascends through lush green meadows and forests of Gries, following the Stations of the Cross to the newly constructed viewing platform. From here, one enjoys a marvelous view of the quaint mountain village, with the distinctive peaks of the Stubai Alps in the background, including the Schrankogel and the Mutterberger Seespitze. The beautifully landscaped hiking trail then leads gently downhill to the Stiftskapelle.
How do you find your treasure? There are small caches (treasure boxes) along the marked route. You will find secret letters in one cache and enter all the letters in your treasure map. Only those who have collected all the letters can form the solution word. With this solution word you can pick up a gift at the Längenfeld Information Center! (For children).
Take the bus from Ötztal train station to Längenfeld - bus stop Längenfeld Abzw. Gries. From there take the cab to Gries.
Please note: The bus to Gries can only be booked by telephone at least 1 hour before scheduled departure. Bus timetable see VVT.
Pilgrimage church in Gries - free of charge. Parking lot at the end of Gries - for a fee.
