Fulpmes offers a range of options for planning your excursion: in the village, the focus is on the history of blacksmithing and church art, while Schlick 2000 highlights nature trails, views and activities for children. You can choose according to whether you are more interested in historic objects, an educational trail through nature or a specific viewpoint. The trails differ in their destinations, landscapes and the topics you encounter along the way.
Blacksmithing museum, nativity scenes and church art
The blacksmithing museum in Fulpmes, housed in the Riedlhaus, presents the development of blacksmithing and original tools from the 19th century. Highlights include the old Riedl forge, with a grinding machine largely preserved in its original condition, dating from 1812, and a blacksmith’s hammer from 1836. These two dated tools offer concrete points of reference during a museum visit: they can be distinguished by their function and date of origin, rather than being viewed as a single, undated workshop scene. Visitors interested in craftsmanship can explore it here through objects and their history.
The Tyrolean Nativity Scene Museum in Fulpmes is located in the centre of the village, opposite the church and next to the 500-year-old Platzwirt. Its setting is therefore rooted differently from the individual objects in the blacksmithing museum: here, its central village location helps visitors find their way. The parish church of Fulpmes is also home to a Holy Sepulchre designed by local architect Clemens Holzmeister. It dates from 1952. Nativity scene art and church works thus add their own cultural highlights, while the blacksmithing collection turns the focus to craftsmanship.
Nature trails and views in Schlick 2000
The Schlick 2000 nature trail starts in Fulpmes-Schlick 2000 and leads from the Kreuzjoch mountain station through Swiss stone pine forests and dwarf pine fields to Schlickeralm. The trail is family-friendly and suitable for pushchairs. Various stations explain the rocks, trees and animals found in the surrounding area. The route thus combines walking with natural history topics; this is a different focus from a route that puts the landscape or views first.
The Scheibenweg leads from the panoramic lake through a spruce forest to the Froneben middle station. Its named endpoints make it easy to distinguish from the other trails: its defining feature is the connection between the lake and the middle station. If you would like to visit a viewpoint, you can take the short Panorama Trail from the Kreuzjoch mountain station to the “StubaiBlick” viewing platform. The platform is at an altitude of 2,160 metres. From there, views stretch across the Stubai mountain massif and the Kalkkögel, as well as over Innsbruck to the Zillertal and the Wilder Kaiser. Access to the mountain is seasonal; bear this in mind when planning your visit.
The three trail options cater to different interests: the nature trail combines Swiss stone pine forests, dwarf pine fields and stations about rocks, trees and animals; the Scheibenweg focuses on the spruce forest and the route between its two named points; the Panorama Trail leads to the viewpoint at 2,160 metres. No walking time is specified for these options. Compare the trails by their stated destinations and topics, rather than inferring a particular schedule from the Panorama Trail’s short length.
Activities for children and practical information
Fulpmes Adventure Park has a dedicated climbing park for children aged three and up. The age requirement may change, so check it before your visit. The “Jagerhäusl” bus stop is right at the park entrance. Buses run from there to Innsbruck and back every 30 minutes. As the service frequency may change, it is advisable to check the timetable before travelling.
The Schlick 2000 ski area also has a dedicated children’s area with a children’s lift, magic carpets and a ski carousel. The Baumhausweg (Treehouse Trail) offers something different: it passes through a forest area of just under 5,000 m² and is easy to walk and suitable for pushchairs. Visitors to the Baumhausweg are welcomed at the Kreuzjochbahn middle station in Schlick 2000. These details distinguish the activities: the climbing park has a minimum age requirement, the ski area offers facilities for children, and the Baumhausweg is defined by its trail characteristics.
A simple comparison can help you choose between the nature experiences: learn about nature along the way on the nature trail, explore the forest and named route points on the Scheibenweg, or enjoy wide-ranging views from StubaiBlick. For children, there are also the climbing park, the children’s area in the ski region and the pushchair-friendly Baumhausweg. This makes it easy to choose what you would like to experience in Fulpmes, without treating the different trails as one combined walk.
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