Pfitsch: Hiking, Church Art and Historic Places

For your stay in Pfitsch, you can plan around hiking, architectural and art history, as well as winter activities. In Prati, the focus is on hiking trails, the Parish Church of the Holy Cross and historic buildings. There are Nordic walking trails in Prati and the upper Val di Vizze. Another historic stop is the Holy Sepulchre Chapel in Moos bei Wiesen. The specific location and route details can help you match your interests to the destinations.

Hiking and Nordic Walking in Prati

Nordic walking trails have been laid out in Prati and the upper Val di Vizze. A circular hike starts at Prati’s municipal park, follows the Prantlweg and Roanderweg to Castel Palù, then returns to Prati. The municipal park includes a garden, a miniature golf course and a Kneipp trail.

Specific route details are provided for the “Da Prati al Gschleiboden” hike: it is 5.5 kilometres long, takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes, and has an ascent of 511 metres. The route starts at Castel Palù and follows trails 25A, 25 and 25B. From Gschleiboden, the panoramic view extends across the entire valley floor. By contrast, the Prantlweg–Roanderweg route focuses on the loop along both named trails and the return to Prati, while the Gschleiboden hike specifies its duration, distance and ascent. Check trail conditions locally, as they may change.

Church Art and Architectural History

The Parish Church of the Holy Cross in Prati brings together a number of historical elements. The present building, made of granite blocks, was built in 1515 by the architect Adam Schaiter from Sterzing. The church houses a Gothic crucifix dating from the first half of the 13th century. The vault frescoes, by contrast, date from 1841 and are by Josef Renzler. Here, a medieval work of art is paired with a much later decorative painting.

Castel Palù can also be placed in context using different dates: the building dates from the 14th century and is one of the oldest buildings in Prati. Its first written mention dates to 1325. The date of the building and its first written mention refer to different historical points of reference. Palais Wiesenheim stands directly beside Castel Palù. Its distinctive architectural features include a corner tower and an oriel window.

Moos bei Wiesen and Winter Activities

The octagonal Holy Sepulchre Chapel is located in Moos bei Wiesen. It was built at the instigation of Daniel von Elzenbaum and consecrated in 1681.

For the winter season, the 20-kilometre Prati circular cross-country ski trail is another option. It starts in the Grube sports area at an altitude of 1,500 metres and is groomed and illuminated. Winter conditions and grooming may vary, so check the latest conditions before setting out. The hikes, historic buildings and ski trail offer different focal points for planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Ratschings, Mareit, Sterzing, Brenner, Mauls, Franzensfeste, Freienfeld.

Go to the main travel overview: Wipptal.