Grinzens offers several ways to shape your stay: the protected Senderstal Valley, winter activities with the Kemater Alm or Salfeins as destinations, and architectural and theatre history. Nature, winter activities and culture offer different focal points for planning your trip.

Nature and Activities in the Senderstal Valley

The Senderstal Valley in Grinzens is a protected area and a starting point for hikes and climbing tours. If you want to make outdoor exercise the focus of your stay, you’ll find two different activities here. Lake Salfeins adds a small natural feature to this focus: it is a mountain lake in the Senderstal Valley that appears after the snow melts or after heavy rain. Its appearance therefore depends on the season and precipitation. If the lake is a deciding factor for your trip, take this dependency into account when planning.

The Adolf Pichler Hut is another excursion destination, reachable on foot or by bike.

Winter Trails with Different Destinations

The natural toboggan run to the Kemater Alm leads from Grinzens through the Senderstal Valley. It follows the Sendersbach stream and climbs to the plateau of the Kemater Alm. The hut access route from Grinzens to the Kemater Alm is also a ski tour through the Senderstal Valley. Another ski tour leads from Grinzens through the valley to Salfeins. These activities therefore differ both in how you travel and where you’re headed: a toboggan run or ski tour to the Kemater Alm, or a ski tour to Salfeins.

Snow and access conditions on the natural toboggan run can change; snow and avalanche conditions are relevant for the ski tours. Driving to the Kemater Alm is strictly prohibited in winter. Check the latest local advice and conditions before setting out.

Parish Church and Moos Chapel

The parish church of Grinzens adds a historical dimension through its construction history: the foundation stone was laid in 1952, and Bishop Dr. Paulus Rusch consecrated the church on 13 June 1954. Its south tower, with slit windows, round-arched sound windows and a tent roof, is distinctive. The dates of the foundation stone laying and consecration, together with the characteristic shape of the tower, offer specific points of interest if you’re interested in architecture and local history.

Moos Chapel is set among fields north of Grinzens and is a popular destination for hikers and walkers. After a fire in 1974, the Grinzens Volunteer Fire Brigade rebuilt the chapel. The parish church is notable for the laying of its foundation stone and its consecration, while Moos Chapel is notable for the story of its reconstruction.

Theatre Tradition and Dining at the Kemater Alm

Grinzens has a long tradition of rural theatre, revived in recent years by the “Sendersbühne” folk theatre group. The local cultural scene therefore extends beyond buildings to include the village’s theatre life.

The Kemater Alm serves typical Tyrolean mountain-alpine specialities on its terrace or in its cosy dining room. Offerings may vary seasonally; if you’re planning to stop for a meal, check the latest information beforehand.

Choose the Focus of Your Stay

When searching for a hotel in Grinzens, a good starting point is the main reason for your visit: hiking and climbing tours, a winter destination or local culture. Make your choice based on which experiences matter for your stay. It’s worth checking the latest information on seasonal routes and what’s available at the Kemater Alm.

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