Get to know Flaurling through its walking trails, chapels and historical landmarks. The Kalvarienberg walking trail offers a short route rated as easy; other routes lead to the Flaurling Alm and the Oberhofer Galtalm. This gives you a choice when planning your trip: a short walk, trails to different alpine pasture destinations, or cultural and historical themes. When looking for accommodation, you can first decide which of these aspects of Flaurling is most important to you during your stay.
Kalvarienberg and the Walking Trail
Flaurling’s Kalvarienberg stands on a rise southeast of the village and dates back to 1824. Eleven Neo-Romanesque chapels with columned porches lead to the Kalvarienberg Chapel itself. The layout makes both the chapel at the end and the sequence of chapels along the way part of the trail’s appeal.
The walking trail starts in the village center, runs through the winding Mitteldorf district and the dense mixed forest, past Risschloss Castle. Several chapels along the way invite you to stop and rest. The route is listed as 1 km long, with 10 meters of elevation gain and a walking time of 30 minutes; it is rated as easy. These details give you a clear idea of how long the walk will take. Check trail conditions before setting out.
Risschloss Castle is located above Flaurling, near the parish church at the edge of the forest. It can only be viewed from the outside; check the visiting information before your trip.
Routes to the Alpine Pastures
The route to the Flaurling Alm from the village center passes through the hamlet of Schwaighof, follows the Flaurling Valley, crosses the Kanzing Bridge and goes past the Kohler Chapel to Alpine Club Trail No. 154. The route from the village center to the Flaurling Alm can also be ridden by mountain bike. Check trail conditions before setting out.
The Flaurling–Oberhofer Galtalm tour starts in Flaurling village center and ends at the Galtalm. Both tours start in the village center, but lead to different destinations. When choosing between them, first consider which alpine pasture you want to visit; the mountain biking option is specified for the Flaurling Alm.
Chapels, Art and Notburga
A recurring religious tradition is the Mass in honor of Saint Notburga at the small Riskirche: it is held annually around September 13, although the exact date may vary. If you would like to include the occasion in your travel plans, check the specific event date. In 1909, a mosaic of Saint Notburga was installed on the north façade of the Ris-Schlössl. This brings together an annual event and a work of art with a historical date.
The Ris Chapel in Flaurling houses a Gothic winged altarpiece dating from 1510. The Bärfall Chapel has been restored in recent years by the village community. These examples show different aspects of local history: sacred art, religious tradition and the work of the village community.
A History of Food Supply
The history of food supply is also part of the village’s past. For centuries, the Mair Mill in Flaurling supplied the farmers of Flaurling and the neighboring municipality of Oberhofen with flour for their daily bread. In this way, an everyday staple offers a starting point for exploring local economic history and the ties between the two municipalities.
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