Burgstein: Hiking Trails, Chapel and Mountain Views

Burgstein combines scenic trails with striking landscapes and a historic chapel. When planning a trip, it is particularly interesting to choose between different types of hikes: On the “Wasserläufer Brand – Burgstein” route, you can enjoy a moderately difficult circular hike from Längenfeld through the gorge up to Brand and on to Burgstein. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Burgstein can therefore already take their preferred daily activities into account when choosing their holiday location.

Hiking Trails with Different Highlights

An impressive feature of the “Wasserläufer Brand – Burgstein” route is the 84-metre-long suspension bridge shortly before Burgstein. It connects Brand and Burgstein and hangs 220 metres above the valley floor. This gives the hike a clear highlight without overshadowing the other sections of the trail. The return route follows the Albin Egger-Lienz themed trail.

Another option is the Huben–Burgstein–Längenfeld route. It is described as an easy hiking trail and takes around two hours to walk. Starting from Runhof, it reaches Burgstein via a road. At the same time, this route offers beautiful panoramic views of the valley basin around Längenfeld and Huben. The two trails therefore appeal to different preferences: while the “Wasserläufer Brand – Burgstein” route focuses on a moderately difficult circular hike and the suspension bridge, the route via Huben and Längenfeld combines an easier trail with views of the valley.

Return Routes and Mountain Tours

The old Burgsteiner Straße is also mentioned as a point of orientation around Burgstein. It serves as a forest road for the return journey from Burgstein to Längenfeld. Those who enjoy combining their excursions with a summit experience can also plan a mountain tour to Gamskogel. The route leads across alpine meadows, forest paths and a distinctive ridge. From Gamskogel, there are impressive views down towards Längenfeld as well as far-reaching views of the glaciated peaks of the Ötztal Alps.

There is also a special destination for climbing enthusiasts: “Schwalbennest – Burgsteinwand” is a multi-pitch climbing route on the so-called Burgsteinwand near Längenfeld in the Ötztal. This allows you to plan your trip around your preferred activity—with a hike through the gorge, an easier trail through the valley, a mountain tour or a multi-pitch climbing route.

The Historic Chapel

Burgstein also has a cultural side in addition to its trails. The village is home to the wayside chapel, which is also known as the Maria Queen Chapel in Burgstein. The Burgstein village chapel is a two-bay Baroque building with a three-sided chancel beneath a steep gabled roof and a wooden roof turret. It was built around 1670. This architectural style gives the village a historic character that can be combined well with a hike, without limiting the visit to a single activity.

Which Holiday Apartment Suits Your Trip Plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Burgstein, it is worth deciding on your preferred focus in advance. For the moderately difficult circular hike, the route via Brand and the suspension bridge are the main attractions. Those who prefer an easy hike lasting around two hours can follow the Huben–Burgstein–Längenfeld route. For mountain views and the mountain tour to Gamskogel, this destination becomes the focus. Accommodation in Burgstein can therefore be selected primarily according to which of the aforementioned trails and landscape experiences are intended to shape your holiday.

Other Places in the Surrounding Area

If you would like to compare other places with Burgstein when planning your trip, you can find Au, Unterlängenfeld, Winklen, Oberried, Oberlängenfeld, Huben and Gries here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Längenfeld.