Mils bei Hall: Trails, History and Winter Traditions

Mils bei Hall combines short discoveries on the edge of the forest with a remarkable local history and winter activities. Those looking for a peaceful base for varied days during their holiday will find a range of options here: a trail about one kilometre long with no change in elevation, signposted Nordic walking and running routes, protected historic buildings and distinctive customs that are part of village life.

Local History and Special Places

The notable cultural landmarks in Mils include Schneeburg Manor, also known as Milserschlössl, and the Oswald Milser House. Both are protected historic monuments. The history of the village goes back a long way: Mils was already inhabited in Roman times, as excavations in the municipality demonstrate. In the early Middle Ages, Mils was an important transport hub because the only road into the Lower Inn Valley ran through the municipality. In the High Middle Ages, the village was one of the most important pilgrimage centres in the Inn Valley.

Historical connections can also be discovered along a walk. At the wayside shrine commemorating the discovery on the road from Oberdorf to Baumkirchen, the spot where the Milser miraculous image was found many hundreds of years ago is identified. This gives a route an additional cultural perspective without requiring you to plan your entire day around sightseeing.

Trails for Different Day Plans

The Mils Sculpture Trail begins at the end of Haslachweg. It runs for about one kilometre along the edge of the forest and back, without any change in elevation. This makes it easy to incorporate a manageable loop into an outing. Those planning more exercise can choose from a total of six well-signposted Nordic walking and running routes. The two starting points are at “Bogner Aste” and at the “Mils Sports Ground”.

The routes differ clearly in terms of difficulty: the Weissenbach Loop is considered an easy route for beginners, while the Baumkirchnerwald Loop is considered challenging. This comparison can help with planning your day if not all travellers want to take the same route. Another peaceful point of orientation is the Three Oaks Square. There, a wooden bench stands beneath two oak trees and an ash tree.

The hiking trail from Mils to Baumkirchen is lined with oak trees on the right-hand side. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home based on your preferred activities for the day, you can therefore consider whether short walks, longer running routes or cultural discoveries should be the main focus. The local attractions offer a variety of travel ideas without requiring you to commit to just one type of holiday.

Winter and Village Life

In winter, Mils has a groomed cross-country ski trail and a night toboggan run. These add further seasonal options to the walking and running opportunities. The Matschgerer procession during the Fasnacht season is also part of village life in the cold season. Even the youngest children take part, walking through the village in traditional costumes. For families who would like to get to know local customs, this offers a particularly vivid insight.

If you would like to expand your search to include other destinations, you can also consider Mützens, Wattens, Ampass, Schönberg im Stubaital, Wattenberg, Patsch, Innsbruck or Axams.

For the higher-level travel overview: Innsbruck-Land.