At 2,884 metres, Rietzer Grieskogel is the highest mountain in the northern Sellrain Mountains of the Stubai Alps. Rietz combines its mountain setting with sacred art, village history and cycle paths. Depending on your interests, mountain destinations, ecclesiastical heritage, everyday history and culinary experiences can all take centre stage.

Mountains, lake and seasonal activities

Rietzer Grieskogel is a very popular hiking destination on warm days. In winter, experienced ski tourers can go ski touring there. The seasonal contrast is clear: hiking on warm days gives way to ski touring in winter, which is expressly reserved for experienced tourers.

Angersee lies at an altitude of about 2,237 metres, slightly above Peter-Anich-Hütte. A raft is available there for a short trip around the lake. The hut itself is at 1,909 metres. It opened on 27 July 1884 and has belonged to the Hohe Munde section since 2025. The summit, lake and hut each offer a different perspective on Rietz and its mountain scenery.

Churches, museum and local traditions

The Rietz village museum displays sacred art from the parish church, the Kreuzkirche and the pilgrimage church of Saint Anthony of Padua. The collection also includes everyday objects from the school years and from Tyrolean farming and artisan life. Examples of flax and wool processing, as well as lace-making, bring the range of topics to life: religious art sits alongside insights into school, craftsmanship and rural everyday life.

The Kreuzkirche was built in 1664 on the foundations of a chapel. Its construction gave carters and travellers who stayed overnight at the “Regensburger” inn opposite—now Seiser—the opportunity to attend Mass. The history of the pilgrimage church of Saint Anthony dates back to a small first church, built on Mühlegg in 1676 by Peter Grassmayr of Rietz. The present-day pilgrimage church stands on a hill clearly visible from afar, south of the village, and was built in the Rococo style in 1757. Many couples from near and far choose it for their wedding.

Religious traditions are also part of village life: for generations, the people of Rietz have crossed the “Bargl” to commemorate the Passion of Jesus. Every three years, Rietz is devoted entirely to Fasnacht, the carnival season. The church’s history and recurring customs thus offer different perspectives on the village’s traditions.

Cycle paths and culinary delights

Rietz lies directly on the Genuss cycle route; the Inn Valley cycle path is one of the most popular leisure activities in the village. Along the Genuss cycle route in the Inn Valley, 24 stops offer local treats such as honey, schnapps and fruit. The route thus combines exercise with regional culinary offerings.

For a closer look at the variety of fruit, visit Mair's Berry Garden: a guided tour through rows of espaliered fruit trees and other trees is followed by a tasting of the fruit on site. If you plan to take this tour, it is best to check the current dates in advance.

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