Discover Gries: Trails, Mountains and Winter Experiences

Gries combines quiet trails, high-alpine destinations and winter activities to create a varied holiday destination in the Sulztal valley. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Gries can tailor their stay entirely to their own interests: the Gries Reflection Trail leads through forests and past meadows in bloom, while the Winnebachseehütte and hikes to mountain lakes provide more challenging highlights. In winter, a small ski area as well as winter hiking and tobogganing trails round out the range of activities.

The Gries Reflection Trail between Forests and Meadows

A characteristic approach to Gries is the Gries Reflection Trail. It leads through the forests of Gries, past meadows in bloom, and offers a view of the mountain village of Gries. The trail was created as a Way of the Cross in 2008. It therefore combines an experience of nature with a culturally oriented walk, without requiring you to discover the village exclusively through sporting activities.

For families and groups of travellers with different interests, this trail can provide an idea for a day out in its own right: while the landscape sets the scene, the Way of the Cross offers an additional reason to pause along the way. The view of Gries places the character of the mountain village itself at the centre.

Winnebachseehütte and High-Alpine Destinations

Above Gries in the Sulztal valley lies the Winnebachseehütte at Lake Winnebachsee. The DAV mountain refuge is located at an altitude of 2,372 metres in the Stubai Alps in Tyrol. The ascent from Gries in the Sulztal valley to the hut takes approximately two hours. The hut is family-friendly and is therefore a specific mountain destination for an excursion, with the approximate walking time forming part of the day's planning.

Another option also begins in Gries: the hike via the Nisslalm to Schönrinnkarsee is classified as an easy hiking trail and takes approximately 2½ hours. This combination of the stated starting point, destination and time makes it easier for visitors looking for a clearly defined day of hiking to make a choice. By contrast, the hike from Gries via the Winnebachseehütte to Gänsekragen requires a good level of fitness. This allows mountain plans to be differentiated according to the desired level of difficulty without mixing up different routes.

Winter Activities in Gries

The Gries ski area is located at an altitude of 1,600 metres above Längenfeld and has two small lift facilities. The range of activities also includes ski touring options as well as winter hiking and tobogganing trails to Sulztal Alm, Amberger Hütte and Nisslealm. This means that, in addition to skiing, there are other ways to get around in winter.

When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider which daily routine best suits your trip. A holiday apartment in Gries is particularly a sensible base if you would like to include the local trails, mountain destinations and winter activities in your planning. Those who prefer culturally oriented walks will find a different focus on the Reflection Trail than on a tour to Schönrinnkarsee or Winnebachseehütte.

Other Places for Orientation

For your further search, you can also view the following places at this level: Oberlängenfeld, Au, Winklen, Oberried, Unterlängenfeld, Huben and Burgstein.

To the overarching travel overview: Längenfeld.