Discover Zellbergeben

Zellbergeben lies on the valley floor and is the seat of the municipality of Zellberg; Zellberg, by contrast, comprises the farmsteads on the hillside. This distinction helps clarify the two place names as you plan your trip. When choosing a hotel, it may help to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: the classic cross-country ski trail, hiking paths, chapels or the Zillertal High Alpine Road each offer a different emphasis. The topics below range from specific trail features to a 48-kilometre road route and offer points of reference to guide your search for accommodation.

Chapels and a themed trail

The Herz-Jesu Chapel was built in 1891 and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Josefs Chapel lies halfway there and offers views of Zellbergeben and Zell. The year it was built and its dedication give the Herz-Jesu Chapel a clear historical connection; the Josefs Chapel adds views of two named places to your route planning. The “Holzweg” themed trail continues to the Herz-Jesu Chapel and brings the different facets of the forest to life at interactive learning stations. If you would like to include nature education and culture as well as exercise in your stay, you can plan to visit the Holzweg and the chapel together.

Cross-country skiing, hiking and a via ferrata

The Zellbergeben L5 cross-country ski trail is a 2.2 km loop for classic-style skiing. Its gentle elevation change also makes it suitable for beginners. Its length, loop format and classic technique give you specific criteria to consider if cross-country skiing is at the heart of your plans. The “Zellberg (with Talbach)” circular hike includes a short section with very steep steps near the Talbach waterfall—a specific trail feature to take into account when assessing the route for yourself. The Talbach via ferrata has two very long suspension bridges. If you are interested in this activity, you can consider the bridges as a distinctive feature when making your selection.

High Alpine Road and Gauderfest

The Zillertal High Alpine Road is 48 km long and climbs to an elevation of 2,020 m. It can be travelled by private car, coach, local bus or bicycle. The route length and highest stated point give you a sense of the geography; the listed means of transport also show that planning need not be limited to travelling in your own car. This makes it possible to include the High Alpine Road as a focus of your trip.

The Gauderfest, a traditional costume and folk festival, is held every year in Zell am Ziller in the Zillertal. If you would like to plan your trip around this regional event, check the specific event date in advance. The festival and the High Alpine Road appeal to different travel interests: one is a recurring folk festival, the other a long route with several stated means of transport.

A farm shop in Zellbergeben

The Zillertaler BergSenn at Zellbergeben 13 offers cheese-making master’s specialities in its farm shop. This makes a specific local supplier of regional cheese specialities another possible interest to consider when planning your trip. If you plan to visit, check the latest opening details in advance.

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