A church tower with tracery windows dating from the 15th century and the Zillertal Alpine Road, with its panoramic views of the Zillertal and Tux Alps, lend Hippach contrasting character. Other attractions include the chapel in Perler, the Strasserhäusl in Laimach, a waterfall with a walking path and the Hippach Sommerwelt. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing these attractions by their character: historic buildings, a walk to a waterfall, an Alpine road and leisure facilities offer different experiences.

Church, chapel and dates

Hippach Parish Church is essentially a new building dating from 1699 to 1701, built by Gallus Apeller from Innsbruck. Its tower belongs to the former Gothic church dating from the 15th century and features a pointed spire and tracery windows. This brings together two periods in one building: the main construction phase around 1700 and the tower of the previous church. Those interested in architecture can view the newer church building and the older tower as distinct parts of its history.

In the hamlet of Perler on the Schwendberg stands the chapel “Our Lady of Victory.” It was consecrated on October 22, 1849. This precise date marks a different period from the parish church: alongside its new construction from 1699 to 1701 and the tower from the 15th century, there is a consecration from the 19th century. This gives three distinct dates to note.

Timber construction and waterfall in Laimach

The Strasserhäusl, a well-preserved timber-block building, stands in the district of Laimach. Tours outside regular opening hours are available on request; bear this condition in mind if you are planning your visit specifically for a tour. The Talbach Waterfall can be reached from Laimach via a walking path. The two attractions are quite different: the Strasserhäusl is notable for its timber construction, while the waterfall is a natural destination reached on foot. They offer different options for your plans: a distinctive building and a walk.

Comparing the Alpine road and trails

The Zillertal Alpine Road follows Schwendberger Straße up to an elevation of 2,000 m; one ascent starts in Hippach-Schwendberg. The route offers panoramic views of the Zillertal and Tux Alps. These details give it a clear connection to the landscape and altitude. The Easy Trail Mayrhofen-Hippach is different: it runs for 24.5 km through Mayrhofen, Hippach, Schwendau and Ramsau. The descriptions make comparison easier: for the Alpine road, the ascent, elevation and Alpine panorama are specified; for the Easy Trail, the total distance and the places it passes through. You can weigh up whether the Alpine road’s panoramic views or a route through four towns is more appealing for your stay.

Sommerwelt and leisure activities

The Hippach Sommerwelt offers a different kind of activity. Its outdoor pool features an adventure pool with a water slide. There are also two beach volleyball courts and a ball-game and trampoline facility. The options cater to different leisure interests: the pool and slide sit alongside volleyball, ball games and trampolining. You can plan a visit to the Sommerwelt as a separate activity alongside architecture, a walking path and an Alpine route.

Discover more destinations: Ginzling, Laimach, Buch In Tirol, Schwendau, Zellberg, Tux, Pertisau, Hollenzen.

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