Rennweg am Katschberg: Pöllatal, Trails and History

Rennweg am Katschberg offers a range of options to consider when planning a stay: trails in Pöllatal, a bike tour, an outdoor swimming pool, a winter bus connection and listed buildings. If you are looking for a hotel, you can start by considering which of these activities are important for your trip. This turns your choice of destination into a plan tailored to your interests.

Trails and nature in Pöllatal

The Pöllatal nature reserve is located in Rennweg am Katschberg. A six-kilometre, child-friendly trail runs through the valley alongside the Lieser mountain stream. The Bacherlebnisweg trail winds through the forest along the Lieser; information boards introduce children to nature. The two trails offer different features: the first is described by its length and child-friendly character, while the Bacherlebnisweg is set in the forest and offers nature interpretation. This gives you a concrete point of reference when choosing between a trail with a specified distance and an experience featuring information boards.

There is also the Tschu-Tschu-Bahn for a ride through Pöllatal. It departs from car park P1 or the barbecue area in the front part of Pöllatal and travels to the end of the valley in Hinteres Pöllatal. The train can carry up to 62 people. Both possible departure points and the end of the route in the valley are specified. Operating details may vary seasonally, so check the timetable in advance if you are planning a ride.

Bike tours, circular trails and other activities

The family-friendly bike tour to Pöllatal starts in Rennweg and leads to car park 1 in Pöllatal. The five-kilometre Blumenrundweg circular trail connects Rennweg and St. Peter. It is one kilometre shorter than the six-kilometre trail along the Lieser. The details answer different planning questions: the bike tour specifies its start and destination, while the Blumenrundweg connects the two villages.

Gries outdoor swimming pool in Rennweg has a 325 m² outdoor pool and an adjoining sunbathing lawn. Alpaca hikes are also among the activities on offer in Rennweg am Katschberg. If you would like to plan this activity, check the dates in advance.

In winter, a free ski bus connects Rennweg with the Katschberg ski area. If you would like to include the bus connection in your daily plans, check the timetable in advance. This makes it easy to distinguish this winter offering from the trails and activities in the valley when planning.

Churches and monuments in the districts

There are also specific places to visit if you are interested in local history. In Oberdorf, the Pocherhaus with its stamp mill and mill is a protected monument. In St. Georgen, the Catholic branch church of St. George and its cemetery are listed. In St. Peter, the Catholic parish church of St. Peter, together with its cemetery and cemetery wall, is a protected monument.

Since the late Middle Ages, St. Peter’s Church near Rennweg has been the hereditary burial place of the Lords of Katsch. This historical connection gives a clearly defined timeframe for a visit to the church. Together with the monuments in Oberdorf and St. Georgen, it offers a look at a range of historic sites without suggesting that they form a single route.

Planning your stay

The activities and historic sites offer a variety of options: nature trails and a bike tour, a ride through Pöllatal, an outdoor swimming pool, the winter connection to the ski area, or a visit to the churches and monuments. If you are looking for a hotel in Rennweg am Katschberg, you can use these activities as a starting point for your plans and then choose a specific option according to your own criteria.

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