Discover Navis: Mountains, Trails and Alpine Culture

Navis is a destination for travellers who want to combine Alpine landscapes, physical activity and regional culture. The Navis Valley is characterised by majestic mountains, lush forests, clear mountain streams, and magnificent and diverse Alpine flora. In addition, there are trails, mountain biking opportunities and remarkable traces of its farming and ecclesiastical history. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Navis, you can therefore consider which pace of holiday suits you: varied days spent on trails and cycling tours, or a trip in which nature and culture are given equal space.

Mountain landscapes and trails for a variety of holiday experiences

Navis has hiking trails leading to the Naviser Kreuzjöchl. This allows you to experience the landscape from a clear hiking perspective, while the mountain streams, forests and Alpine flora shape the character of the Navis Valley. Those looking for an active item on their itinerary will also find the Navis fitness trail. It starts just behind the Schranzberg car park and has several stations on a flat meadow. The specific nature of this attraction makes it possible to plan a stay in Navis not only around long hikes, but also to incorporate a dedicated activity session into the day.

Navis also offers various opportunities for mountain biking. The Naviser Almenrunde mountain bike tour starts at the Schranzberg car park. There are also mountain bike routes, including a single trail with an Alpine pasture loop and magnificent views of the valley. Those who like to vary their holiday days can therefore switch between hiking and cycling without losing sight of the Navis Valley’s strong natural focus. A natural toboggan run also leads from the Peer Alm down into the valley, adding a winter experience to the range of activities.

Sacred architectural ensemble and painted farmhouses

Above the village square in Navis, a sacred architectural ensemble comprises the Widum, the new parish church and the cemetery chapel. The Widum is artistically painted and adds a distinctive cultural accent to the villagescape. The old parish church of Navis is also part of the village’s history. It was closed in 1965 after a landslide triggered by the severe weather disaster of June 1965 affected the area of the nave. This history offers a different way of experiencing Navis than the trails into the mountains and also makes the village interesting for travellers interested in regional architectural and ecclesiastical history.

The Navis Valley is home to old painted farmhouses; the church painter Franz de Paula Penz lived here. Together with the painted Widum, they form a cultural focal point that can be easily combined with a journey through the landscape. When choosing accommodation, this means that Navis is well suited to a stay in which you do not want to view nature experiences, regional history and visible local traditions separately.

Getting there and other destinations to compare

For travelling by public transport, regional bus 580 is a specific point of reference. It runs from Matrei am Brenner railway station to Navis-Dorf, its terminus. The key consideration is whether you want to focus on hiking trails, mountain bike routes, winter tobogganing or cultural discoveries.

If you would like to compare other destinations besides Navis, you can also view Gschnitz, Obernberg Am Brenner, Kolsassberg, Birgitz, Mieders, Pfons, Volderau and Gnadenwald.

For the overarching travel overview: Innsbruck-Land.