Discover Schattwald

There is also the “Plitsch Platsch” adventure playground. When choosing where to stay, you might therefore start by considering what interests you most during your stay. Hiking, winter activities and cultural history each offer different points of reference. This lets you focus your hotel search on the themes that matter for your trip.

Hiking on the Wannenjoch

The Smuggler Trail begins at the valley station of the Wannenjoch cable car in Schattwald. It follows a former smuggling route near the border between the Wannenjoch and the Iseler. The Wannenjoch–Iseler hike follows a ridge for part of the way. The three-seater Wannenjoch chairlift takes visitors to around 1,600 m and provides a starting point for a variety of hikes. For planning your trip, you can consider these details according to your interests: for the Smuggler Trail, the specific starting point and its former smuggling route are part of the description; for the Wannenjoch–Iseler hike, its partial ridge route is a defining feature. The lift adds an approximate altitude and its role as a starting point to the hiking information. This can help you decide whether to focus your stay planning on the historic route, the described terrain or the altitude.

Winter activities: cross-country skiing and the ski area

The Schattwald circular cross-country ski trail starts at the car park by the Schattwald municipal office and passes the “Floschen” moor pond. The Schattwald/Zöblen ski area has five lifts and 15 km of pistes. These describe two different kinds of winter sport: the cross-country trail is described by its starting point and route, while the ski area is described by its number of lifts and the length of its pistes. When weighing up the winter activities for your trip, you can first decide whether you would rather focus on the cross-country trail or the alpine skiing options. The moor pond is a specific landmark along the circular trail; the five lifts and 15 km of pistes characterize the ski area.

Parish church and local history

A Roman coin found near the parish church in 1972 is cited as evidence that Schattwald served at least as a transit area in Roman times. A chapel was mentioned around 1500; it was enlarged in the 17th century and elevated to a benefice church dedicated to Saint Wolfgang in 1699. Schattwald parish church, its cemetery wall and the former war chapel—now a mortuary chapel—are protected monuments. Beneath the gallery of the parish church is a Dance of Death comprising twelve panels, created by Anton Falger in 1831. Local history therefore spans different periods: the Roman-era connection, interpreted as evidence of a transit area; the chapel’s development; and a work of art from the 19th century. These themes offer specific points of reference if you are interested in Schattwald’s history as well as its hiking and winter activities.

Plitsch Platsch: playground with water features

The “Plitsch Platsch” adventure playground opened on 4 September 2026. Its features include a large sand play area and a pond with a water wheel and fountain. Alongside hiking trails, the cross-country ski trail and historical themes, the sand and water features offer a separate focus. If you do not want to base your travel plans solely on tours or local history, the playground is another specific destination to consider.

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