Sistrans: Cultural History, Trails and Winter Activities

In Sistrans, the cultural walking trail features wayside crosses, wayside shrines and facade paintings as elements of local history. When looking for a hotel in Sistrans, you can first consider which themes you want to shape your stay. Other themes for your stay include historic buildings, the Speckbacherweg trail and seasonal winter activities.

Cultural Trail and Local History

The cultural walking trail in Sistrans features wayside crosses, wayside shrines and facade paintings. The Glacier Chapel on Runstweg is one of the chapels associated with this theme. The terms refer to different forms and locations: wayside crosses and shrines along the path, and facade paintings on buildings.

The Isserhof was first mentioned in 1697 as a stately residence belonging to Manikor. The church in Sistrans is mentioned in indulgence letters from 1339; its Baroque renovation began in 1741 with the involvement of the Sistrans families Kienast and Mussack. The Isserhof was first mentioned in 1697; the church’s Baroque renovation began in 1741.

The War Memorial Chapel was built in 1714 as a square mortuary chapel in the southern wall of the cemetery. A ceremony is held at the chapel every year on Seelsonntag, the Sunday after All Saints’ Day. If you include this date in your travel plans, check the latest information about the ceremony.

Another art-historical detail is the mosaic of St. Gertraud in Sistrans. The Zirl Mosaic Workshop created it in 1910 under Mr. Pfefferle.

Landscape and Trails

The Sischtiger Bannzaun was a former dry-stone wall 600 m long. It separated Sistrans’ fields from the forest of the Aldrans farmers to the north and marked the municipal boundary between Sistrans and Aldrans. Sections of the wall have collapsed; the length given describes the former wall, not a structure that has been preserved in its entirety. The separation of farmland and the marking of the boundary are connected here.

The Patscherkofel-Zirmberg Landscape Conservation Area also includes parts of the municipality of Sistrans.

The Speckbacherweg trail passes through meadows and fields to the village of Sistrans and continues to the Olympia Bob and Luge Track in Igls, in the direction of the Goldbichl Archaeological Trail. The Bee Educational Trail has a different starting point: it begins at the Tigls car park by the primary school.

Winter Activities and Getting Here

The Sistranser Alm natural toboggan run is 5 km long. The route is described as seasonal, and conditions may vary. An ice rink is also part of the winter activities; its availability may vary. When planning your trip, check the toboggan run conditions and the ice rink’s current availability.

The “Sistrans Dorf” bus stop is served by buses M and 530. For specific departure times, please check the latest timetable before travelling. This lets you include travel by bus in your plans without relying on an unverified departure time.

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