Discover Lofer: Gorges, Water and Architectural History

Lofer offers varied holidays combining architectural history, experiences on the water and trails through the landscape. You can combine cultural impressions around the parish church with a hike, a view over the Lofer Basin or time spent by the water. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Lofer, the key consideration is therefore which experiences you want to shape your stay.

Architectural History Around Lofer Parish Church

Lofer Parish Church is a Gothic-Baroque building with a north tower, constructed between 1315 and 1338. The parish church in Lofer was first mentioned in documents in 1417. The side-aisle additions are also part of its history: they were built in 1678. Anyone interested in historic ecclesiastical buildings will find specific details here that reveal the development of the structure. The church is therefore well suited as a cultural focus for a day of travel that makes room not only for experiences in nature but also for local history.

Gorges, Water and Special Trails

The Devil's Gorge is a striking natural attraction. The Triftsteig trail runs downstream along the Devil's Gorge to the district of Au. Information boards there explain the history of timber rafting on the Saalach. Today's Triftsteig includes beautiful sections and combines nature observation with an insight into a historic form of using timber. Today, the Devil's Gorge attracts international kayakers and canoeists every year. This also makes it interesting for travellers who want to experience different forms of water- and landscape-based recreation when planning their holiday days.

For another view of the surrounding area, the chapel on Kalvarienberg offers a magnificent view over the Lofer Basin. You can plan this viewpoint as a peaceful contrast to the more dynamic impressions at the gorge.

Hiking Options and Panoramic Peaks

The Lofer Alpine World offers seven circular hiking trails and four panoramic peaks. This provides various trail ideas and viewpoints for planning your trip. The Waterfall Trail to the Lofer Alpine World is approximately 3.1 km long. You can take this specific route into account when planning a day of hiking; it does not specify a walking time or a particular level of difficulty. Anyone who enjoys choosing between a manageable route and longer hiking destinations will find various options in Lofer for planning their days as they wish.

Water Experiences for Different Holiday Days

Steinbergbad Lofer includes a large swimming pool, a water slide, a baby pool and a natural pool. For families who want to combine different water experiences during a day of their holiday, this selection offers a variety of options. A natural stream also flows through Steinbergbad Lofer and can be explored with swim rings or mats. This allows you to vary your trip between hikes, culture and a day by the water. Especially when travelling with children of different ages, the various offerings can help you consider how you want to alternate active and quieter days.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Lofer, it is best to choose your accommodation in line with the holiday rhythm you want. Those interested in culture can place the parish church and its architectural history at the centre of their plans, while hiking enthusiasts can include the seven circular hiking trails, the panoramic peaks or the approximately 3.1 km-long Waterfall Trail to the Lofer Alpine World. Anyone particularly interested in gorges and water can set different priorities with the Triftsteig, Devil's Gorge and Steinbergbad. This makes accommodation in Lofer a starting point for your individual plans, without a single experience having to define your entire stay.

Further destinations for orientation: Sankt Georgen, Aisdorf, Schüttdorf, Sankt Martin Bei Lofer, Dienten Am Hochkönig, Kaprun, Piesendorf, Bucheben.

For the overarching travel overview: Zell Am See.