Discover Zellberg: Hiking, Chapels and the High Alpine Road

Zellberg offers several specific points of interest to help you plan your trip: a circular hiking trail, chapels, the Talbach Waterfall and the Zillertal High Alpine Road. The following sections group these destinations and routes according to their particular features.

Hiking and the Talbach Waterfall

The Zellberg circular hiking trail is a two-hour adventure hike to the Sacred Heart Chapel. Along the way, there are activity stations for children and adults; on the return route, the trail passes through dense forest and follows the Eugenpromenade back to St Joseph’s Chapel and the starting point in the valley. The two-hour duration applies to this tour. Before setting out, check the operator’s route details, as they may be updated.

The Talbach Waterfall can be reached from the Ziller Bridge via the Zillerpromenade and Zellbergstraße to the second hairpin bend, as well as via a forest path near Haus Zellberg 110. The Talbach via ferrata is located right next to the waterfall. The Talbach Waterfall is also home to the 3D archery course, a hunting archery facility. The course’s park covers 1.5 hectares, with 30 to 40 three- and two-dimensional animal figures spread across the grounds. The access routes, the location of the via ferrata and the course layout each provide their own points of reference in the waterfall area.

The Zellberg Loop also passes through a scenic section near the Talbach Waterfall, with very steep steps. For cyclists, this is a specific consideration when choosing a route: take the steep steps into account alongside the scenic character of this section.

Chapels and local culture

The Sacred Heart Chapel is the destination of the circular hiking trail and also a historic landmark: it was built around 1891. The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows is located on the High Alpine Road. St Joseph’s Chapel is one of Zellberg’s notable chapels and lies on the return route of the circular trail. The three chapels can therefore be distinguished by different features: the construction date of the Sacred Heart Chapel, the location on the High Alpine Road of Our Lady of Sorrows, and the connection to the circular trail of St Joseph’s Chapel.

The musical history of the Zellberg Buam is also part of local culture. The three brothers from Zellberg first performed in 1981. While the chapels are identified by their construction dates and locations, this year marks the group’s first performance.

Getting to know the Zillertal High Alpine Road

The summit section of the Zillertal High Alpine Road runs through the upper part of the Zellberg municipal area. The road reaches an elevation of 2,020 metres, and it is possible to drive up from Zell-Zellberg. These details answer different questions: the route indicates where the summit section lies within the municipal area, the elevation states the height reached, and Zell-Zellberg is one possible starting point for the ascent.

When looking for a hotel in Zellberg, it may help to first decide whether you prefer a stay that includes a hike or one focused on the High Alpine Road. The circular trail is described as a two-hour tour, and the High Alpine Road can be accessed from Zell-Zellberg. This lets you tailor your search to your planned itinerary.

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