A circular trail featuring the “Schlangenbaum” art installation, the former use of Michaelskapelle and winter activities for cross-country skiing and winter hiking offer a variety of highlights. If you’re looking for hotels in Piesendorf, you can plan your days around the activities that matter to you.
Hiking and getting your bearings
A variety of hikes for families, casual hikers and active mountain enthusiasts start in Piesendorf just a few steps from the centrally located bus and train stops. The proximity of the trailheads to the stops is a helpful point of reference, while the types of hikers mentioned give an idea of the variety of routes.
Since August 2025, the Spielend-wandern trail has connected the two hiking villages of Niedernsill and Piesendorf. It is mostly flat and easy to walk. This means you can take into account both the connection between the two villages and the trail characteristics described.
A circular trail starts at the hiking information point and passes the Hinkelsteinbad on its way towards Hummersdorf and the first art installation, “Schlangenbaum.” The Piesendorf-Bad stop on the Pinzgau Railway is right by the Hinkelsteinbad. The pool is therefore both a landmark along the route and a reference point for the railway stop.
Culture and architectural history
Michaelskapelle was formerly the sacristy of Piesendorf parish church. Late Gothic wall paintings were discovered during its restoration. Its former church function and the discovery made during restoration offer two historical highlights: its use as a sacristy and its Late Gothic wall paintings.
Fürth, a district of Piesendorf, offers a different cultural and historical point of interest. From around 1867, a village in the Chinese architectural style was built near the family home. The village included delicate little towers, countless staircases and much more. The approximate date and different architectural style complement the history of Michaelskapelle with an architectural theme.
Winter: cross-country skiing and winter hiking
Piesendorf has around 15 km of cross-country trails for classic and skating styles. Trail grooming and seasonal availability may vary. The Fürther Runde is an approximately 8 km top winter hiking route in Piesendorf; conditions on the winter route may vary by season.
The activities differ not only in their stated distances but also in the type of activity: the trails are designated for classic and skating styles, while the Fürther Runde is for winter hiking. For your planning, you can first decide which type of activity interests you, then check the seasonal availability of the cross-country trails and the conditions on the winter route.
Tauern Cycle Path: two options
When planning the Tauern Cycle Path, you can choose between the 270 km Tauern Cycle Path loop and the 310 km route from Krimml to Passau. The difference is 40 km, and the route formats also differ: one is a loop, the other a route between two named places. Both the length and the format of each route are therefore relevant for comparison.
Discover more destinations: Sankt Martin Bei Lofer, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Högmoos, Weißbach Bei Lofer, Berg, Unken, Embach, Mühlberg.
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