Schlitters: Cycle Path, Lake and History
Accommodation in Schlitters
When planning a trip, Schlitters offers several specific points of interest: the Zillertal Cycle Path, Schlitterer See and historic traces at the parish church. Another highlight is the hike to Schlitterer Waterfall at the end of the Ă–xlbach Valley. If you are looking for a hotel in Schlitters, it may help to decide first what you would like to focus on during your stay: would you mainly like to cycle, plan a hike or explore the history of the village? The following information gives you specific points of reference and shows how nature and cultural interests can differ.
Cycling and Schlitterer See
The Zillertal Cycle Path is considered particularly family-friendly because its route is almost flat. It skirts the village of Schlitters and runs directly alongside Schlitterer See. The route therefore both bypasses the village and runs right by the lake: it follows the water, rather than passing through the village. The lake was created from a fishpond built in the 16th century and covers 22,000 m², or 2.2 hectares. Along with its location beside the cycle path, it also has its own history and a specific size. In connection with the Zillertal Cycle Path, the Zillertalbahn offers bicycle transport. If you plan to use this service for your ride, check the timetable in advance.
Church, chapel and mining history
The present-day parish church of Schlitters was first mentioned in historical records in 1330. It is Gothic and was given a Baroque makeover in 1740. These are two distinct details in its history: 1330 marks its first documented mention, while 1740 marks its later remodelling. Archaeological finds provide clear evidence of Roman-era settlement in the immediate vicinity of the present-day parish church. At the church, therefore, an archaeologically attested early settlement history meets later chapters in the building’s history.
The listed Chapel of St Mary, also known as Margreiter Chapel, is also located in Schlitters. If you would like to include historic buildings in your travel plans, it is another specific point of interest alongside the parish church. Beyond the religious buildings, the history of mining offers another perspective: between the 15th and 17th centuries, silver, copper and mineral pigments made from malachite and azurite were mined in Schlitters. The mining history adds the mineral resources and colours extracted in Schlitters to the story of its buildings. The village’s history therefore covers a range of subjects rather than focusing on a single period or type of building.
Hike to Schlitterer Waterfall
Schlitterer Waterfall is located at the end of the Ă–xlbach Valley, where it cascades over the rocks in several stages. The hike to the waterfall takes 45 minutes. Its tiered form offers a different natural highlight from Schlitterer See, which was created from a constructed fishpond, and the almost flat cycle path. If you would rather plan your trip around a hike, the duration gives you a specific time frame. Cycling, hiking and historic buildings offer different focuses for planning your stay.
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