Ramsau im Zillertal combines a 24.5-kilometre trail, mountain views of the Zillertal Alps and a religious history closely tied to the village. The Easy Trail Mayrhofen-Hippach passes through Mayrhofen, Hippach, Schwendau and Ramsau; from the Alte Kotahornalm, you can see the surrounding glacier peaks. There is also the “Ramsauer Kirchl” and the Engelbert Kolland tradition. This raises a specific question when choosing a destination: should the focus be on hiking and scenery, or would you also like to take local history and a recurring custom into account?
Trails and mountain views
The 24.5-kilometre Easy Trail Mayrhofen-Hippach runs through Mayrhofen, Hippach, Schwendau and Ramsau. The stated distance applies to the entire trail, not just the section through Ramsau. This makes a difference when planning your day: to put the route into perspective, consider all four named villages and the total distance together. The trail offers a clear hiking focus and places Ramsau within a broader regional route network.
The Alte Kotahornalm offers a different experience. It is a popular destination for hikers, families and mountain bikers; from there, you can enjoy views of the surrounding glacier peaks of the Zillertal Alps. The trail and the alpine pasture appeal to different interests: the trail is defined by its distance and connection between several villages, while the alpine pasture offers mountain views and a destination for a range of visitors. Seasonal opening times may change, so check in advance whether the alpine pasture will be open during your visit.
Railway and local history
The railway is also part of the village’s history: when the Zillertalbahn opened in 1901, Ramsau im Zillertal was connected to the wider world. The nostalgic Zillertalbahn has two stops in Ramsau: Ramsau-Hippach and Ramsau im Zillertal Bühel. Check the current timetable for your travel dates when planning a specific train journey.
Church and Engelbert Kolland
The parish church “Mariä Sieben Schmerzen” is also known as the “Ramsauer Kirchl.” Above the high altar is an image of the “Sorrowful Mother of God.” These details give the church a clear connection to local religious history; Ramsau im Zillertal is also the home of Saint Engelbert Kolland. A festive procession is held in his honour every year in early July. If this event is important to your trip, check the date for the relevant year in advance.
The old mill in Ramsau is another part of the village’s history. It was where the “Wurzenmax” exhibited his art and became a tourist attraction. Several woodcarvers made root faces in an old mill in Ramsau and sold them. These stories about the mill complement the church and procession with art and craftsmanship.
Choose a travel time to match your interests
If you specifically want to attend the procession, you can plan your stay around the confirmed date in early July. For a visit to the Alte Kotahornalm, seasonal opening times are the key thing to check; plan a train journey using the timetable for your travel dates.
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