Sellrain: Hiking, Ski Touring and Culture

Quirin and the St. Anna Chapel in Rothenbrunn. The routes differ in their starting points and landmarks; in addition, some activities are limited to the summer months. If you plan according to the season and your plans, you can organise the activities in your itinerary and arrange your days accordingly.

Hike to Potsdamer Hütte

The hike from Sellrain to Potsdamer Hütte leads through the Fotschertal to Kaseralm. It starts and ends at the municipal office in Sellrain. The hike is accessible by Regiobus Sellraintal, route 420; check the current timetable before travelling. You should also check trail conditions before setting out.

From Kaseralm, the winter trail runs to the right of the Fotscherbach via Seealm directly to Potsdamer Hütte. Compared with the hike from Sellrain, the starting point is elsewhere; Seealm and the Fotscherbach also give this trail its own route. If you are choosing between the two descriptions, the starting point and landmarks are the key differences.

Fotschertal and ski tours

The Fotschertal is part of the municipality of Sellrain and is a hiking area in summer. In winter, it is known for ski touring. The ski tour to Schaflegerkogel starts in Sellrain at the Eisbrücke car park. It initially follows a forest road through the woods alongside a stream to Furggesalm. In summer, a hiking taxi connects Sellrain with, among other places, Kühtai, St. Sigmund, Gries, Praxmar and Lüsens, as well as key starting points for hikes. The taxi operates during the summer months; check the current service before travelling. For winter tours, check conditions before setting out.

Sellrain by season

For a seasonal focus, the Fotschertal as a summer hiking area can be contrasted with its reputation as a valley known for ski touring in winter. The hiking taxi operates during the summer months; the winter trail to Potsdamer Hütte is described as a winter route. If you plan your stay accordingly, check the current taxi service and the relevant trail and winter conditions for your tours.

Pilgrimage church and chapel

The pilgrimage church of St. Quirin is a Gothic church dating from the 14th century, situated at an altitude of 1,246 metres. Frescoes and figures are among its features; from the church, the view extends far into the Lower Inn Valley. The access route leads via Meils and Rifflkreuz through quiet forests and scenic sections up to the high-altitude trail. Thus, alongside the church itself, St. Quirin also offers a described route with named landmarks.

The St. Anna Chapel in Rothenbrunn was built in the 17th century. Compared with the Gothic pilgrimage church of St. Quirin, dating from the 14th century, it offers a later historical reference point. The construction dates help place the two cultural destinations in their historical context; St. Quirin adds frescoes, figures, its altitude and views of the Lower Inn Valley to this comparison.

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