Lenzing: Cross-country skiing, the Müllerfuchs legend, and an old branch church

A trip to Lenzing can be planned around two themes: winter cross-country skiing and routes exploring local lore and church history. When choosing a trail, consider its length, terrain, and options for extending it. For the hiking and cultural destinations, it is useful to distinguish the Lenzingrunde and its church from the more regionally extensive Müllerfuchs Runde, which starts in Leogang.

Cross-country skiing on the S9 and S8

The S9 Lenzing Runde is 5.7 kilometers long and runs through open, flat terrain. It can be extended individually via the Euring Loipe or the Stechau Runde and is connected to Leogang. The 5.7-kilometer length refers to the S9 itself; extending it via either of the named trails adds distance.

The S8 Stechau Runde is 3.6 kilometers long and classified as an easy cross-country ski trail. Access points are in the center of Lenzing and at the Lenzing Bridge. In direct comparison, the S8 is shorter and rated easy; the S9 is characterized by open, flat terrain and options for extending it. As snow conditions and seasonal operations can change, check before your visit whether the planned loop is open on your chosen date.

The Lenzingrunde and the branch church

The Lenzingrunde has a variety of surfaces, including natural trails. The route to Lenzing Church follows a paved road. The different surfaces and the path to the church provide distinct points of reference for navigating this loop.

The old branch church stands at the village crossroads in Lenzing, on the way toward Leogang. Its origins can be traced back to the 12th century, making the little Lenzing church one of the oldest churches in Saalfelden. Its location at the crossroads and its long history are two distinct aspects that help place it in context.

The images of Saint Benno and Saint Lawrence in the Lenzing Chapel were created in 1667 by Wilhelm Faistenberger, who came from Salzburg. Thus, the church’s 12th-century origins sit alongside a precisely dated work of art from the 17th century.

The Müllerfuchs legend and its hiking route

According to the legend “The Müllerfuchs of Gerstboden,” the Müllerfuchs wreaked havoc all night between Wiesersberg and Lenzing. The story connects the figure with Lenzing. The Müllerfuchs Runde hike is a separate destination: it leads from Leogang village center to a wooden fox’s head built into the mountain. As a route covering a wider region, it connects with the Lenzing legend. The details describe distinct aspects: the legend places the nighttime events between Wiesersberg and Lenzing, while the hike starts in Leogang and leads to the built-in fox’s head. This makes it possible to distinguish the story from the specific route.

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