Navis combines a sacred architectural ensemble with opportunities to enjoy the landscape of the Navis Valley. Two questions can help with your travel planning: would you like to focus on local history and painted buildings, or are you drawn to a stay featuring mountain biking and seasonal tobogganing? The different starting points and the bus connection provide practical guidance. If you are looking for accommodation in Navis, first decide which of these focuses you want to shape your stay.
Sacred Architecture and Local History
Above the village square in Navis, a group of sacred buildings comprises the rectory, the new parish church and the cemetery chapel. The rectory is artistically painted and offers a striking point of interest within the ensemble for anyone interested in architecture. The old parish church in Navis was closed in 1965 after a landslide triggered by the severe weather disaster of June 1965 affected the area of the nave. The group of buildings and the history of the closed church therefore offer different ways to explore Navis’s religious architecture. The Navis Valley is also home to old painted farmhouses; church painter Franz de Paula Penz lived here. The ensemble points to sacred architecture, while the painted farmhouses broaden the cultural perspective to include rural building styles.
Fitness Trail and Mountain Biking
Two different activities start at the Schranzberg car park: the Navis fitness trail begins just beyond it, while the Naviser Almenrunde mountain-bike tour starts at the car park itself. The fitness trail has several stations on a flat meadow. This makes for a practical difference when planning your day: one option centres on stations in the meadow, while the other is a named mountain-bike tour. Navis has mountain-bike routes, including a singletrack with a turn by an alpine pasture and magnificent views into the valley. This provides both a starting point and a route feature to consider when planning a bike ride. Check local conditions before using the fitness trail; conditions on mountain-bike routes can vary by season.
Valley Scenery and Seasonal Tobogganing
The Navis Valley landscape is characterised by majestic mountains, lush forests, clear mountain streams, and abundant and varied alpine flora. Nature and scenery therefore offer a travel experience in their own right, alongside the buildings and specific leisure activities. In winter, a natural toboggan run leads from the Peer Alm down into the valley. It is a seasonal option for a winter tobogganing trip; check snow and operating conditions before travelling.
Plan Your Journey
Regional bus 580 runs from Matrei am Brenner railway station to Navis-Dorf, its terminus. If you plan to use this connection for your journey, check the timetable in advance, as bus routes and times can change. This lets you factor the bus connection and the starting points for your planned activities into your day as separate considerations.
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