The Reither Moor is a mountain pine bog formed as the Seefeld Wildsee gradually silted up. Together with the Reither Spitze, it shapes the natural landscape of Reith bei Seefeld: the village lies right at the foot of this striking mountain. Trails into Karwendel Nature Park also start in the village centre. When planning your stay, you can treat nature experiences and historical sites as separate highlights.
Moor and trails into nature
A gravel walking trail leads from the car park on Scharnitzer StraĂźe through the Reither Moor nature reserve. Local conditions can vary, so it is a good idea to check the situation before setting out. This lets you plan a visit to the moor as a nature walk in its own right, while the trails from the village centre into Karwendel Nature Park offer another way to explore the landscape.
The Schlossbachklamm gorge offers a different experience, with its characteristic ravine landscape and small waterfalls. Reith railway station can serve as the starting point for a hike there. The route follows part of the old Roman road and the Leithener Waldweg trail. Access for this hike is required in summer; sure-footedness is also necessary. Bear these conditions in mind when planning.
Hikes with different profiles
The Reith Cultural Trail is an easy circular walk that starts and ends at Reith railway station. Its starting point and finish are therefore clearly defined. The hike to the Schlossbachklamm can also begin at the railway station, but follows the trail sections mentioned above to the gorge and requires summer access and sure-footedness. The Bee Nature Trail offers another option: it is designed as a themed trail for families and children. The routes differ in their described format and focus, without requiring you to follow one single route.
Chapels and historic memorial sites
The first documented mention of St. Nicholas Parish Church in Reith dates back to 1391. St. Magnus Chapel has a different history: it was built as a Baroque chapel in 1780. In 1980, it was demolished and relocated 50 m to the north, up to higher ground, in its original form. The two dates thus mark separate milestones: the chapel’s construction and its later relocation.
The area around Reith also has historic memorials. The Leithen Plague Column commemorates the hardships of the Thirty Years’ War, when passing troops brought the plague to the region. A striking wayside shrine stands on the outskirts of Leithen, in the direction of Reith; locally, it is known as the “Dicker Turm” (“Fat Tower”). The year 1611 is carved into the weathered column of the wooden wayside shrine at Gstoag. In Reith, the Rosary Trail leads to the Frau Häusl Chapel. The year 1576 is another historical detail: that was when Abraham Schnitzer first made a thick, medicinal oil.
Connections and other places to visit
The Karwendelbahn connects Reith with Seefeld, Scharnitz and the regional capital, Innsbruck. If you plan to travel by train, check the timetable for your chosen travel date. The nearby wildlife park in Auland is also easily accessible by wheelchair.
Discover more destinations: Auland, Ampass, Grinzens, Sistrans, Ranggen, Innsbruck, Natters, Schönberg im Stubaital.
Go to the main travel overview: Innsbruck-Land.
