Contemplative Paths - a hiking experience one of a kind

Hiking can turn into a spiritual experience in the Sellrain Valley. Follow the path of pilgrims on a leg of the Way of St. James (also known as Camino de Santiago)...

Way of St. James/Camino de Santiago along the Sellrain valley

Of the many paths heading to Santiago de Compostela, the section leading through the Tyrol has always been of special significance.

Coming from Innsbruck, the pilgrim's way passes through Afling (Kematen). From the parish church of Kematen, it continues through "Himmelreich" ("Heaven"), following the edge of the woods. This section of the path offers a delightful view onto the Inn Valley and the "Martinswand", a famous rock face across the valley. The parish church of St. Victor is also worth a visit. The newly restored onion dome is the only one in the Tyrol which has three "onions"

Benches inviting for a break line the trail before it turns onto the road to Axams. Always keeping west, follow the road down until you reach the road to Sellrain.

After crossing the river "Melach", the pilgrim's way follows the edge of the forrest until you reach the road to Oberperfuss. The tree-lined road will bring you down to the next stop on the Way of St. James, Unterperfuss. From there, the path keeps to the west and continues towards the Arlberg Pass and Vorarlberg.

Distances:

• Völs – Afling (Kematen) ca. 3 km
• Kematen – Unterperfuss ca. 1 km
• Unterperfuss – Inzing ca. 6 km

Contemplative Path through the Sellrain Valley

A culturally interesting walk following the stations of the cross and connecting the three churches of the valley.

Starting point is the parish church of St. Martin in Gries im Sellrain. After walking through Marendebach hamlet, the forest path will take you to the Grubachhöfe farms. Continue through the hamlets of Durregg and Perfall until you reach the beautiful pilgrimage church of St. Quirin. Following the stations of the cross you will reach Tauegert and Obere Grube. From there, head down to St. Anne's church. A visit to the "Red Chapel" is also possible. The post bus will take you back to Gries.

Hiking time: Approx. 3 hours

Of course it is also possible to explore the path from Sellrain to Gries.

Contemplative Path Ranggen

The path, built in 2005, is 4.5 km long and follows seven way stations about the works of charity, ending at the chapel of resurrection.

A booklet informing about the path and the meaning of the way stations is available from the tourist information offices at EUR 3.00.