Different historical periods come together in Reisach: the Gothic Gangl-Stöckl wayside shrine, dating from 1499, contains a Roman tombstone of the customs slave Amandus. The parish church combines a simple late-classical building from 1850 with a preserved Gothic vault from the previous building. Also part of the picture are the legend of Troi Risa, the K2 Reisach-Jochalm circuit and the production of Gailtaler Almkäse on the Reisacher Joch Alm. This offers a range of focal points for planning your trip: architectural and local history, cycling or alpine farming.
Parish Church and Architectural History
In the entry dated 28 May 2024, the Catholic parish church of Saints Peter and Paul in Reisach is listed as a protected monument. The church is a simple late-classical building from 1850, set on higher ground, with a north tower. A Gothic vault from the previous building has been preserved on the tower’s ground floor. This means that two historical layers can be distinguished in the same church building: the 1850 structure and the older vault from the previous building. Visitors interested in architecture will find both a clear account of the church’s architectural style and a preserved element that dates back to the previous building.
Gangl-Stöckl and Troi-Stöckl
The Gangl-Stöckl is a Gothic wayside shrine of cultural and historical significance, dating from 1499. The Roman tombstone of the customs slave Amandus is built into its masonry. Thus, a Gothic wayside shrine and a Roman tombstone come together in one structure. The Troi-Stöckl is a protected wayside chapel on the Gailtalstraße B111 and represents a different kind of local history: according to legend, it is said to commemorate the city of Troi Risa, which was buried by a landslide from the Reißkofel around 470 AD. The connection to the city is explicitly part of a legend, and the dating of the landslide is approximate. The Gangl-Stöckl focuses on the wayside shrine and the tombstone built into it, while the Troi-Stöckl centres on the traditional story. These differences give visitors interested in cultural history two distinct ways to explore Reisach’s past.
Reisacher Jochalm: Access, Cycling Tour and Cheese
You can reach the Reisacher Jochalm either via Reisach or Grafendorf. The access route follows a well-maintained gravel road and is also suitable for minibuses. For planning your journey, both the named access points and the type of road are therefore relevant. The fact that minibuses can use the route is an additional practical detail about access.
The K2 Reisach-Jochalm circuit is an 18.3-kilometre mountain bike tour with a stated duration of 3.5 hours. The distance and time provide answers to different planning questions: the number of kilometres indicates the scope of the tour, while the duration gives you a time estimate. As route details may be updated, check the current information before setting out.
At the Reisacher Joch Alm, all the milk is processed directly on the alpine pasture into Gailtaler Almkäse. This local production adds a connection to alpine farming alongside the architectural history and cycling tour. For visitors interested in food, the production process is a specific point of interest: all the milk is processed into Gailtaler Almkäse on the alpine pasture.
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