Oberaurach: Parish Church and Hiking Routes

For your trip planning in Oberaurach, the parish church and several routes offer distinct points of interest.

Parish Church: Frescoes and Statue of Saint Rupert

The parish church in Oberaurach was dedicated to Saint Rupert in 1427. Its exterior frescoes date from around 1440 and depict the Agony in the Garden, the Flagellation, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, the Lamentation, and the Resurrection. This sequence of images takes the story from the events in the Garden of Gethsemane to the Resurrection; the individual scenes can thus be viewed in relation to one another. For travelers interested in sacred art, this sequence is a specific highlight: it includes several episodes rather than just a single subject.

Inside is a Late Gothic statue of Saint Rupert dating from 1480. The dedication, frescoes, and statue thus mark three points in time: 1427, around 1440, and 1480. Different art forms also appear side by side: a sequence of scenes on the exterior wall and a statue inside the church. The depiction of Rupert is also connected to the saint to whom the church is dedicated.

Hiking Routes and Named Waypoints

The Sonnbergrunde runs from Oberaurach Church via Hallerwirt, Hof Filzen, and Hof Bachern toward the Bichlalmlift valley station/Bichlhof, then on to Unteraurach and Oberaurach. The route starts at the church and passes several farms on the way to other named destinations. Terrain and seasonal conditions can vary; take this into account when planning.

The Bischof Tour passes through Oberaurach, past the Erbhöfe farms, and on to the wildlife park. Its named waypoints therefore differ from those of the Sonnbergrunde: here, the route includes the Erbhöfe farms and the wildlife park. Alpine weather and trail conditions can vary. Check conditions before your hike so that you can plan accordingly.

The Kochau Route begins at the Aurach hiking information point and runs via Oberaurach, Waldkapelle, Kochau, Götschenkapelle, Pocherkapelle, Grüntal, Hechenmoos, Traidl, and Auwirt to Unteraurach. This sequence makes several chapels and other named stops into landmarks. A short, steeper path leads directly to a chapel. Conditions can affect the trail in winter; check them before setting out. The Bischof Tour passes the Erbhöfe farms on its way to the wildlife park; the Kochau Route passes several chapels.

The 3-Course Tour with Hallerwirt

The 3-Course Tour also leads to Hallerwirt in Oberaurach, but follows a different route: from the Bichlalm chairlift valley station, it goes via Bichlalm toward Gebrajoch and Gaisbergsattl, then to Aurach Wildlife Park and Hallerwirt; the route then returns to the Bichlalm chairlift valley station. The route links waypoints around Bichlalm with Hallerwirt and Aurach Wildlife Park. If you are specifically planning to visit Hallerwirt, bear in mind that restaurant hours can vary, and check the latest details before your visit.

For the broader trip overview: Aurach near Kitzbühel.