The Wald Carnival, the Expositur Church of St Thomas and the earth pyramids represent different sides of Wald. Together with the wildlife adventure trail, the “Innblick” viewing platform and named routes, they let you plan a stay around culture, nature or a specific route.
Church and Carnival
The Expositur Church of St Thomas in Arzl Wald is located in Wald. A chapel dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle was built in Wald in 1493. After another fire in 1909, master builder Hörmann from Mötz gave the Wald branch church its present appearance. The dates tell of different stages: the chapel is associated with its construction in 1493, while the branch church’s present appearance dates from after the later fire and the master builder’s work.
The Wald Carnival is a different, date-dependent reason to travel. It takes place every four years in the hamlet of Wald. After the midday bells ring, more than 200 men and young men put on their masks and parade through the village. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the announced date in advance. Its four-year cycle is an important distinction from an annual festival.
Nature and Views
The earth pyramids are a geological feature formed by centuries of erosion. Unlike the history of the church, their story centres not on a single construction date but on a natural process that has taken place over a long period. The Earth Pyramids circular trail also includes a short detour to a waterfall, adding another natural feature to the geological highlight.
The wildlife adventure trail is in Arzl/Wald, near the “Waldeck” snack station. There, visitors can learn about the lives of the region’s wild animals in an engaging way. Its focus differs from that of the earth pyramids: here, the emphasis is on wildlife, while there it is on the effect of erosion on the landscape.
The “Innblick” viewing platform offers a view of the Inn Valley. This provides another perspective on the landscape: the earth pyramids showcase a geological feature, the adventure trail focuses on wildlife, and here the view takes centre stage.
Plan Routes and Accommodation
The “Arzl – Benni-Raich Bridge – Wald” route leads from Arzl towards Wald as far as the “Pitzenebene” settlement. There, you can admire the suspension bridge, which spans 137.7 m. The route description specifies both the route and a particular point from which to see the bridge.
Route “Wald 3” can be reached by bus to the Wald Feuerwehr stop. The details therefore have different planning focuses: “Arzl – Benni-Raich Bridge – Wald” gives the route and bridge, while “Wald 3” specifies the bus journey to the stop. Check the timetable before travelling if you plan to use this option.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay in Wald, first decide what you want to travel for. The four-year cycle of the Wald Carnival is a specific factor when choosing your dates. If you are interested in nature, you can instead focus on erosion formations, local wildlife or views of the Inn Valley. Then compare the location of the accommodation you are considering with the places you actually want to visit.
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Go to the main travel overview: Arzl Im Pitztal.
