Hochfilzen between biathlon, mountain plateau and Marienweg

Hochfilzen combines a mountain-framed plateau at an elevation of 1,000 metres with winter sports, biathlon and a signposted pilgrimage trail. This allows you to plan your trip in very different ways: with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, with a quiz rally centred on biathlon, or with a cultural focus on the parish church of Maria Schnee. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, it is therefore particularly important to consider which of these aspects should shape your stay.

Hochfilzen as a mountain plateau for active winter days

Freshly groomed cross-country ski trails lead from Hochfilzen to St. Ulrich am Pillersee and the neighbouring Pinzgau every day. If you would like to include various cross-country skiing destinations in your plans, this provides a direct connection from Hochfilzen to the surrounding areas. The village also offers direct access to the Buchensteinwand ski area. For a holiday with different snow-sports focuses, you can therefore consider Hochfilzen as a base for cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, without having to divide the two interests into separate parts of your trip.

Biathlon is also a visible part of Hochfilzen's townscape and recreational offering. The Biathlon World Championships Trail provides information about biathlon, supplements it with digital additional information and combines it with a quiz rally including a personal World Championships medal. The quiz rally complements the information about biathlon with a playful element and a personal World Championships medal. In winter, a guest biathlon is also scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between December and Easter.

Church and pilgrimage trail as cultural highlights

Hochfilzen is not exclusively a destination for winter activities. The Catholic parish church of Our Lady Maria Schnee is protected as a historic monument by decree. The parish church of Maria Schnee was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1746 and significantly enlarged in 1961. It therefore offers an independent cultural point of interest for travellers who would like to give their stay a historic local stop in addition to mountain and sporting experiences.

Hochfilzen is also located on the signposted Pinzgau Marienweg pilgrimage route, which has existed since 2012. One of the four route variants leads via Spielberghaus and Hochfilzen to Maria Kirchental. Those interested in trails with a religious and scenic connection can include this route in their travel plans. The different options – winter sports, biathlon, a church visit and the pilgrimage route – make Hochfilzen a place where you can arrange the rhythm of each day according to your interests.

Choose accommodation to suit your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Hochfilzen, it is worth deciding on your preferred holiday focus first. If cross-country skiing and downhill skiing are the priorities, your days should be planned around the freshly groomed trails and direct access to Buchensteinwand. For a trip with a cultural emphasis, the parish church of Maria Schnee and the Pinzgau Marienweg offer different points of orientation. The Biathlon World Championships Trail adds a specific experience to both options, one that can be integrated into your stay independently of a purely sports-focused itinerary.

Your arrival can also be taken into account when choosing your location. With a guest card, the regional train connection from Wörgl to Hochfilzen is free of charge. From Hochfilzen railway station, it is approximately a 10-minute walk to the parish church of Maria Schnee. This information helps you realistically assess the route from the railway station to an important local point of interest. Which accommodation in Hochfilzen suits your plans ultimately depends on the desired combination of winter sports, biathlon, the pilgrimage route and culture.

Other places to help with your own orientation

If you would like to compare Hochfilzen with other destinations, you can also include Westendorf, Hopfgarten Im Brixental, Schwendt, Itter, Kirchdorf In Tirol, Kitzbühel, Oberndorf In Tirol and Going Am Wilden Kaiser in your further search.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kitzbühel.