Hippach-Schwendberg: Mountains, Trails and High Road

Hippach-Schwendberg combines scattered houses and farms with mountain trails, a high-altitude road and special cultural landmarks. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can combine different travel ideas here: a hike on the Eagle Trail, a trip to Rastkogel, a drive along the Zillertal High Road or a visit to the chapels on Schwendberg.

History and Chapels on Schwendberg

Schwendberg was first mentioned in documents in 1318. Its local character is shaped by houses and farms scattered across the western foothills – some standing alone, others in groups. This settlement structure gives the area a distinctive character for orientation and makes it clear that Schwendberg does not consist solely of a compact village centre.

In the hamlet of Perler stands the Chapel of Our Lady of Victory. The history of the Chapel of Perler also includes the fact that Raggl endowed it from his private assets. Another special feature is the Chapel of Maria of Victory, also known as Hochschwendberg Chapel. It is protected as a listed monument in Hippach-Schwendberg by ordinance. This provides travellers interested in culture with specific destinations that can be included in their personal daily plans.

Hiking Trails and Mountain Destinations

Rastkogel can be reached from Schwendberg and is a named mountain destination to consider when planning your trip. The Eagle Trail is a 20 km circular hiking trail. The route length can be taken into account in your personal planning.

The altitude also shapes the possible days of your holiday. The Grünalm snack station is located at an altitude of 1,800 m directly on the Zillertal High Road and is accessible only in summer. Melchboden lies at the highest point of this road, at 2,020 m. This makes mountain trips and road excursions distinct types of outings. Scharmoos is a highlight southwest of and above Hippach.

Cycle Route, Penken and Wine Hike

For cyclists, cycle route 421 to Brindlingalm begins at the Möslbahn on Schwendberg. It follows the Zillertal High Road to the turn-off for Brindlingalm and then continues via Hochschwendberg on a paved road through the forest. Those choosing their holiday based on specific activities can take this route description into account, as well as the fact that the Penken ski area can be reached via the Möslbahn at Hochschwendberg.

The wine hike at Hochschwendberg offers a different focus. It combines an easy ascent through forests to over 1,300 m with tastings of wines from Austria and the surrounding area. The range of experiences therefore extends from a longer circular hike and cycling and road routes to a combination of physical activity and regional wine tasting.

Compare Other Places

If you would like to compare other local pages in addition to Hippach-Schwendberg, you can find Zellberg, Hainzenberg, Ramsberg, Stans, Acham, Ramsau Im Zillertal, Fügenberg and Fügen here. This allows you to align your search for suitable accommodation with your desired experiences and preferred local landscape.

For the higher-level travel overview: Schwaz.