Tösens: Culture, History and Trails

Tösens brings together sacred buildings, historical connections, and activities on trails and on the water. The parish church of St. Lawrence, the Chapel of St. George above Tösens, and the Roman bridge each offer a distinct cultural highlight; cycling and hiking trails, along with a seasonal rafting tour, complete the picture. You can therefore choose your destination based on whether buildings and history or outdoor activities are your priority.

Churches and Chapel

The parish church of St. Lawrence is in the Steinach district, on the right bank of the Inn along the old valley road. It was consecrated in 1713 and features remarkable vault paintings. The year of consecration places the church in its historical context; the vault paintings describe a distinct aspect of its design.

The Chapel of St. George above Tösens is on a grassy slope above the village and is completely painted inside. The entire interior of St. George is painted, while the vault paintings are highlighted at St. Lawrence. The two sacred buildings therefore differ both in their location and in the described features of their interiors.

Roman Bridge and Former Route

The Roman bridge opposite Tösens is an old stone arch bridge on a rocky valley slope. A narrow road to Serfaus once crossed it. The stone arch form describes the structure; the former road connection to Serfaus adds a historical transport dimension to its architectural character.

Cycling, Hiking and Rafting

Tösens lies on the Via Claudia Augusta long-distance cycle route. A rafting tour runs through the Tösens gorge, and its availability may vary by season. Cycling and rafting differ above all in how you travel and when they are available: the long-distance cycle route offers a cycling connection, while the rafting tour is seasonal. If you are planning to go rafting, check availability in advance.

There are also two distinct hiking options. One hike leads from Luststeig via Lustwiese. Another trail runs between the municipalities of Pfunds and Tösens, near the high valley of Tschey, into the Platzer and Bergle valleys. The first route focuses on Luststeig and Lustwiese, while the other takes in the landscapes of the Tschey high valley and the Platzer and Bergle valleys. The routes therefore differ in the named landscape features along the way.

Museum and Regional Products

At the Serfauser Lauser Museum, the mill has two mill wheels, and the mushroom house displays local edible and poisonous mushrooms. These are two distinct topics: at the mill, you can focus on the structure and its two wheels; in the mushroom house, the focus is on local mushrooms and the distinction between edible and poisonous species. This gives travelers interested in both technology and nature a specific museum experience.

Gerti's Ladele offers schnapps, liqueurs, jams, herbal tea, and grain products. The products are regional and organic. These specific product groups complement the culture and trail themes.

Considering Tösens for Your Hotel Search

Rafting differs in that its availability is seasonal. Consider which focus matters for your travel plans, and check availability if you are planning to take the rafting tour.

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