Partenen: Nature, Hiking Trails and History

If you’re looking for a hotel in Partenen, it’s worth first considering which themes you’d like to shape your stay. Naturraum.Verwall, the Gaglaweg Partenen, the cultural and landscape trail, and the Parish Church of St. Martin offer different ways to explore the area: natural history, hydropower, landscape and local history. The main differences lie in their respective themes. You can tailor your travel plans to your interests, whether you’re drawn to local flora and fauna, electricity generation, landscapes or historical context.

Naturraum.Verwall and Lake Wiegensee

Naturraum.Verwall in Partenen is an interactive natural history exhibition about a unique mountain habitat. It offers insights into the diversity of local flora and fauna and the special features of the Natura 2000 sites in the Montafon, including the Wiegensee peat bog complex. Wiegensee is therefore featured both in the context of Natura 2000 and as a hiking destination, with Naturraum.Verwall serving as a starting or ending point. This brings natural history context and hiking orientation together in a specific, named area.

Hydropower on the Gaglaweg

The Gaglaweg Partenen focuses on a different subject. It playfully explains how water is used to generate electricity and passes Kopswerk I. The power station is built directly into the mountain and has been generating electricity since 1969. The trail thus combines an explanation of hydropower with a visit to a specific power station and its distinctive construction. A short detour from the Gaglaweg leads to the Europatreppe 4000. With around 3,600 steps and an elevation gain of 700 metres, it is considered Europe’s longest straight staircase. Access may vary depending on maintenance, so check its status before visiting.

Landscape and history

The cultural and landscape trail between Gaschurn-Partenen and Galtür offers insights into the area between Innerfratte and Paznaun, its striking landscapes and its history. While the Gaglaweg playfully explains how water is used to generate electricity, the cultural and landscape trail focuses on landscape and history. This gives you a choice between a technical subject and a landscape-and-history perspective.

The Parish Church of St. Martin in Partenen is another historical landmark. It was rebuilt after the village fire of 1800 with donations from residents of Paznaun, Ischgl and Galtür. The origin of these donations connects the rebuilding to support from several places and areas. The church anchors history in a specific event, while the cultural and landscape trail offers a perspective on the historical context of the area between Innerfratte and Paznaun.

Plan your stay in Partenen around your interests

When looking for a hotel in Partenen, you can use these themes to help you decide: first consider whether natural history and hiking, hydropower or historical perspectives should play a greater role in your stay. Then compare the places mentioned with your own interests and plan your trip accordingly.

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