Lofer can be explored through several specific interests: the parish church represents architectural history, Almenwelt Lofer offers circular hiking trails and panoramic peaks, and Steinbergbad has a range of water activities. There is also the Triftsteig trail at Teufelsschlucht and the view across the Loferer Becken from the chapel on Kalvarienberg. If you are looking for a hotel in Lofer, it helps to decide first which themes you want to shape your stay. Culture, a trail, views and swimming each lead to a different focus, so you can tailor your search to the interests that matter to you.
Architectural history of the parish church
Lofer Parish Church is a Gothic building expanded in the Baroque style, with a north tower. The north tower was built between 1315 and 1338; the church itself was first mentioned in a document in 1417. The side aisles were added in 1678. These three dates represent different stages: construction of the tower, the church’s first documented mention and later additions. This places the building’s history in chronological context without equating the first mention with the start of construction. The description “expanded in the Baroque style” also highlights that the church reflects more than one architectural influence. If you are interested in historic buildings, the church offers both a clearly defined architectural form and several specifically dated stages in its development.
Hiking trails and views
Almenwelt Lofer offers seven circular hiking trails and four panoramic peaks. The circular trails and peak destinations appeal to different hiking interests: one focuses on the shape of the route, the other on a viewpoint. The Waterfall Trail to Almenwelt Lofer has a specified length of about 3.1 km. Changes to the trail may cause slight variations in the measurement, so the figure is an estimate. The chapel on Kalvarienberg offers a splendid view across the Loferer Becken. This lets you plan a hike around a clearly stated distance while also considering a specific landscape view as an interest in its own right.
Triftsteig and Teufelsschlucht
The Triftsteig trail runs downstream along Teufelsschlucht to the district of Au. Information boards along the trail cover the history of log driving on the Saalach. Two ways of orienting yourself come together here: the route, with its course and destination, and the historical subject addressed by the boards. Today, Teufelsschlucht attracts international kayakers and canoeists every year. Their connection to the gorge differs from that of the Triftsteig: the trail explains the history of log driving, while kayaking and canoeing shape the gorge’s current sporting use. This allows you to distinguish between a cultural-historical interest and a sporting one.
Water activities at Steinbergbad
Steinbergbad Lofer has a large swimming pool, a water slide, a baby pool and a natural pool. A natural stream also flows through the swimming area and can be explored with swim rings or mats. The pools, slide and natural stream offer different kinds of water activities. The swimming area is open seasonally, depending on the weather. If you want to include a visit in your plans, check opening times in advance and bear in mind that operations are weather-dependent.
Discover more destinations: Viehhofen, Thumersbach, Enzingerboden, Sankt Georgen, Lengdorf, PaĂźthurn, Maria Alm Am Steinernen Meer, Thalbach
To the overview of the region: Zell Am See.
