Vomp: Karwendel, Pilgrimage Routes and History
Accommodation in Vomp
Vomp combines the Karwendel with cycling and hiking routes, as well as historical and religious destinations. If you are looking for a hotel in Vomp, considering the town’s different highlights can help you plan your trip: you might focus on days in the Karwendel, a pilgrimage route or cultural history. The nature reserve “Alpenpark Karwendel” is part of the municipality of Vomp. The Laliderer walls, Tyrol’s most famous climbing mountains, are also in Vomp’s Karwendel region.
Karwendel and Cycling
Vomp has numerous cycling routes and mountain bike trails, with trails for all skill levels. This can help you choose between a cycling tour and a mountain bike trail. The Alpenpark Karwendel and the Laliderer walls represent different aspects of the landscape: a nature reserve and well-known climbing mountains.
Hiking Routes and Pilgrimage Paths
The hike into Vomper Loch is 3 km long and leads through a remote mountain landscape with fascinating views in all directions, including down into the depths. The Vomp–Fiecht contemplative trail is 4.9 km long and runs from Vomp to Fiecht via Fiecht Abbey. Its greater length distinguishes it from the hike into Vomper Loch. Check seasonal conditions for both routes; for Vomper Loch, also check whether it is accessible.
The pilgrimage route to Georgenberg starts at the free Weng car park above Fiecht. The walk takes 30 to 45 minutes and may vary depending on conditions. Along the way, the route crosses the Hohe BrĂĽcke, a historic covered wooden bridge dating from 1709. The Way of St. James also passes a notable religious site: Fiecht Abbey in Vomp. The Benedictine abbey was elevated to abbey status in 1138 by Bishop Reginbert of Brixen.
There is another 8 km cross-country ski trail on Vomperberg. As trail conditions vary by season, it is advisable to check the latest conditions before planning to use it.
Castle, Printing Press and Parish Church
Sigmundslust Castle was built as a hunting lodge by Archduke Sigmund the Rich in Coin, prompted by the abundance of game in the mountains. Sigmundslust was home to Tyrol’s oldest printing press. In 1521, Josef Pirnsieder printed the first Catholic hymnal in German there. The hunting lodge and printing press thus represent two different historical functions of Sigmundslust.
The history of the parish church also spans different periods. Archaeological excavations found evidence that a church already stood on the site of today’s parish church in the 8th century. The parish church’s basic form dates from its construction between 1460 and 1480 by master builder Gilg Mitterhofer from Schwaz. The earlier date refers to a church on the site; the later construction period explains the basic form. This distinguishes the early church site from the origins of the present-day church’s basic form.
Discover more destinations: Hollenzen, Stumm, Gallzein, FĂĽgenberg, Steinberg Am Rofan, Uderns, Weerberg, Hainzenberg.
For the overview of the wider region: Schwaz.
