Discover Jerzens

If you’re looking for hotels in Jerzens, you can plan your stay around your interests, from Hochzeiger and Riegetal to Stuiben Waterfall and the village’s history. Winter sports, hiking destinations and local highlights offer different ways to shape your trip. Their specific features can help you decide which places and activities to focus on.

Winter sports at Hochzeiger

The Hochzeiger ski area in Jerzens has 54 skiable piste kilometres, or 40 kilometres measured along the fall line. These figures are based on different measurement methods; when comparing them, be sure to note the relevant measurement rather than adding the figures together. The ski area has slopes of all difficulty levels. Hochzeiger also has a six-kilometre natural toboggan run.

Riegetal and hiking destinations

Riegetal, within the municipality of Jerzens, is designated a protected landscape area and is known for its unspoilt, natural character. The flora and fauna of the Riegetal nature reserve are considered unique. The protected landscape area is easily reached from Hochzeiger via a hiking trail secured with ropes.

A hike to Stuiben Waterfall takes you to its base, where a viewing platform offers an impressive view of the waterfall. These features distinguish the destinations: at Riegetal, the trail from Hochzeiger secured with ropes is highlighted; at Stuiben Waterfall, it is the destination at the foot of the falls and the view from the platform.

The landscape above the village also has a history of its own: the dense Swiss stone pine forest above Jerzens has protected the village from avalanches and mudflows for centuries. Alongside the designated protected area, this offers another specific connection to the landscape.

Village history and regional highlights

Stampfle is the oldest mill in Jerzens and has been at its current location since 1582. The year refers to this location. Another special feature is the underground milk pipeline: it carries fresh cow’s milk from Tanzalm, at an altitude of 1,980 metres, to the village of Jerzens, 3.5 kilometres away. The village is 900 metres lower than the alpine pasture. The pipeline is considered unique in the Alpine region.

A major cattle drive traditionally takes place in Jerzens every year on the second weekend in September. The exact date varies from year to year. If you’d like to plan your stay around this event, check the date for the relevant year.

More options for day trips

In the hamlet of Ritzenried in Jerzens, visitors can enjoy a short hike through the countryside with alpacas. Availability may vary by season. If you’d like to include this activity in your plans, check in advance.

The “small village walk/procession route” offers a view of Jerzens Parish Church. This is another described route that draws attention to a specific local landmark, while Riegetal and Stuiben Waterfall stand out for their landscape and natural features.

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