Mieming combines hikes across the plateau with protected landscapes, alpine pasture destinations, churches and cultural sites. When choosing the focus of your trip, it is worth looking at the specific routes: the circular hike passes the swimming lake in Untermieming and the Lärchenwiese nature reserve, while other tours lead to Stöttlalm. History and events add to the outdoor options; the time of year also influences which water destinations take centre stage.
Hiking Trails and Seasonal Destinations
The circular hike across the Mieming Plateau passes the swimming lake in Untermieming and the Lärchenwiese nature reserve. If Fiechter Köpfl is your destination, start at the car park by the swimming lake in Untermieming; for the return route, the trail via the Plateaublick viewpoint is recommended. As parking conditions may change, check them before setting out.
There are two hiking trails to choose from for Stöttlalm: the hike to the alpine hut is easy and 4 km long. The Golf Circular Trail from the Lehnbach car park in Obermieming leads directly to Stöttlalm. The easy 4 km hike provides a clear option for choosing your route; the starting point for the Golf Circular Trail is specified as Lehnbach. The alpine hut offers a cosy parlour and a sun terrace serving snacks and hearty alpine specialities. As opening arrangements may vary by season, check before setting out whether the hut will be open on your planned date.
The time of year can also influence your choice. In summer, the Mieming Swimming Lake leisure centre is a popular day-trip destination; during the cold season, Mieminger See becomes an ice-skating rink. Operating conditions at the leisure centre may change; ice conditions and operations at Mieminger See may also vary. The two water destinations therefore offer different seasonal activities. If you are planning to visit either one, check the current conditions beforehand.
Cycling and Golf
The Mieming Plateau Golf Park is a 27-hole course. The Mieming Cycle Route (23) runs from Telfs in the Inn Valley via Wildermieming, Mieming and Obsteig to Arzkasten. The sequence of towns connects several destinations along the route and gives cyclists a clear guide to its course.
Churches, Art and Cultural Sites
St. George’s Church in Obermieming was built in the second half of the 17th century. Its altarpiece is by Josef Schöpf from Telfs; the ceiling paintings were created by Franz Plattner. These include depictions of St. Roch, St. Wendelin and St. Gertraud. The construction period, artists and subjects give the church a clearly defined art-historical profile.
In Untermieming, the Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary is a listed building. The Mesnerhaus Art-Werk-Raum in Untermieming regularly hosts exhibitions and other cultural events. The Kulturstadl is a listed building dating from the 18th century; since 2015, it has been open for concerts, readings and small theatre productions. Thus, both protected buildings and exhibitions and events are among Mieming’s cultural offerings.
Barwies adds its own church history to the historical attractions: the former branch church in Barwies was built in the Baroque style in 1620. In 1967, the church in Barwies was elevated to parish church status. The so-called Holy Trinity procession is held every year in Barwies on Trinity Sunday. If this procession is important to your travel plans, check the date for the relevant year.
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