Discover Stall: Trails, Mountains and History
Accommodation in Stall
There are many ways to get to know Stall: hiking trails lead from the valley up to high-alpine regions, while church and local history, as well as activities on the water and in winter, also shape what the area has to offer. If you’re looking for hotels in Stall, you can plan your trip around the things that interest you most.
Hiking between the valley and the high Alps
The Hohe Tauern National Park borders Stall, and the surrounding mountain ranges reach up to majestic peaks over 3,000 metres high. There are around 90 kilometres of well-maintained farm and hiking trails around Stall. They lead from the valley past rustic alpine pastures and huts up to high-alpine regions. The network therefore includes trails through a variety of landscapes.
One specific route is the Marterle–Stall stage of the Alpe-Adria-Trail: it is 10.8 kilometres long and descends towards Stall along the historic Staller Kirchweg. Protected alpine flowers accompany the hike. The approximately 90 kilometres refers to trails around Stall, while the 10.8 kilometres refers to this single stage—two different scales to consider when planning a hike.
Church and local history
Stall Parish Church was first mentioned in a document in 1336. After a devastating fire, it was rebuilt and rededicated on 21 August 1831. Inside are preserved statues from the 16th and 17th centuries. The three neo-Gothic altars and the pulpit were installed in 1847. The first documented mention, the rebuilding and the later furnishings can thus be understood as distinct chapters in the church’s history.
An annual pilgrimage on foot takes place on St James’s Day, starting at Stall Parish Church. Check the current date before your trip. The history of mining also offers a link to the past: gold and silver mining is thought to have contributed to the early settlement of Stall. Mining in the Hohe Tauern region reached its heyday in the 15th and 16th centuries.
In Steinwand stands the Fercher von Steinwand Memorial School, built between 1930 and 1932. The Josefikirchlein chapel was built next to it at the same time. These two buildings provide a tangible link to Steinwand’s local history.
Activities on the water and in winter
At Lake Gößnitz, the Wake Stall facility has a wakeboarding system. Riders travel between supports set 200 metres apart. Canyoning in the Wölla Gorge near Stall involves abseiling, jumping, sliding and swimming. Stall also has a heated swimming pool; its seasonal opening schedule may vary. Check current opening information before visiting.
In winter, the approximately 200-metre-long Tauchnerfeld lift is a key part of the local offering. It gives children and beginners in particular the opportunity to learn to ski or improve their technique; operating dates may vary. On the sunny side of the valley, there is a five-kilometre cross-country ski trail with a skating track. Conditions may vary here too.
Herbs and natural products
During a guided tour of the herb farm, visitors learn about a variety of wild plants and traditional medicinal herbs from monastery gardens. After the tour, various herbs are gathered and made into natural products, including pesto, juices, balms, tinctures and spice blends. The tour also includes tastings of herb-based syrups, teas, liqueurs and spreads. The visit combines knowledge about plants with an insight into how they are processed and the chance to sample a range of products.
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