Discover Burgstall: Chapel, Forest Trail and Cross-Country Skiing

Burgstall offers various ways to shape your stay: with a cultural and historical visit centered around Schrofen Chapel, a hike along the Schwendau Trail, or a winter outing starting at the Burgschrofen cross-country ski trails. Anyone looking for accommodation can use these different experiences to decide which daily rhythm and starting point best suit their own travel plans.

Culture around Schrofen Chapel

Burgschrofen Chapel is a Neo-Baroque pilgrimage church named “To Our Crucified Savior.” For cultural and historical orientation, the Calvary and Stations of the Cross complex “To the Crucified Savior,” or the Church of the Holy Cross in Burgstall, Schwendau, is also relevant. The complex is protected as a historic monument by decree. Burgstall therefore offers a specific point of reference for anyone who wants to discover not only landscapes while traveling, but also sacred buildings and regional history.

Below Schrofen Chapel in Burgstall, a memorial stone commemorates the expulsion of the Zillertal Protestants 175 years ago. This place of remembrance adds a historical perspective to a visit to the chapel. For families, it can become a shared moment of discovery in which different interests come together: while some focus on architecture and religious tradition, the memorial stone provides an opportunity to engage with an important chapter in Zillertal’s history.

The Schwendau Trail: Route, Elevation Gain and Views

Anyone wishing to include exercise in their stay will find a clearly described route in the Schwendau Trail. The main route is 8.2 km long, has 90 meters of elevation gain and takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to walk. This information helps with planning the day, especially if time is also needed for cultural stops or other activities.

The forest trail section of the Schwendau Trail passes above the houses of Burgstall. From there, it offers unobstructed views of the mountains of the rear Zillertal as well as the Ziller. This section is classified as moderate. Anyone who prefers a route with a specified difficulty level can take this information into account when planning and assess the route according to their desired holiday pace.

Another thematic addition is the Burgschrofen themed circular trail. It highlights medicinal plants that occur there in particularly high density. This allows a walk to be combined with nature observation and regional knowledge, without restricting the stay to a single activity.

Winter Starting Point in Burgstall

For the cold season, the Burgschrofen cross-country ski trails are a separate point of reference. They begin at the parking lot of Burgschrofen Chapel in Burgstall, 6290 Mayrhofen, in the Burgschrofen district. Anyone wishing to include cross-country skiing in their travel plans can take this specific starting point into account when choosing a holiday apartment or other accommodation. What remains decisive is the individual daily schedule and the actual location of the respective offer.

Other Places for Orientation

For further travel planning, you can also view Fügenberg, Schöneben, Fügen, Hart Im Zillertal, Imming, Vomp, Ried Im Zillertal and Acham.

For the overarching travel overview: Schwaz.