Unterweg: Widum, Churches and the Navis Alpine Pasture Trail

Unterweg combines cultural and historical discoveries with summer tours through the mountain landscape around Navis. Those looking for a holiday apartment for a stay catering to different interests can choose between sacred architectural history, a hiking and (e-)mountain bike tour from one alpine pasture to the next, and a route to the Navis Alpine Hut. The appeal lies less in a single attraction than in the contrast between historic buildings and outdoor activities.

Sacred Architectural History around Unterweg

A notable point of interest is the Widum at Unterweg 45. The building is listed as a protected monument and forms part of a group of sacred buildings above the village square in Navis. The surviving rectory, the Widum, was designed by Franz de Paula Penz. This building therefore provides a specific connection to the region’s architectural history.

The churches in Navis also tell the story of different construction phases. The former Gothic church was fundamentally remodelled and expanded in the Baroque style in the 18th century under Franz de Paula Penz. Penz was the initiator, client, designer and construction manager. The predecessor of this former parish church is documented in a 1525 charter as the Chapel of St Christopher. This historical chapter is complemented by the modern new parish church, built in 1966/67 by architect Clemens Holzmeister.

For your stay, this variety means that you can focus an excursion on sacred architectural history and explore different eras, from the listed Widum to the various church buildings. Those travelling with children or several generations can also plan cultural impressions as a separate day activity without structuring their entire stay around a single theme.

Hiking and Cycling in the Navis Valley

In summer, the Navis Alpine Pasture Trail leads from one alpine pasture to the next in the upper Navis Valley. It is described as a hiking and (e-)mountain bike tour and passes through Naviser Unterweg. It also offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountain landscape. This combination appeals to different preferences: while you can experience the route on foot as a hike, other members of your group may prefer the mountain bike or e-mountain bike option.

Another specific point of reference is the “Naviser Unterweg” route. It leads to the Navis Alpine Hut at an altitude of 1,766 m. When choosing a holiday apartment in Unterweg, you can therefore consider whether the historic and cultural buildings or the summer tours should be the main focus of your stay.

Getting There and Exploring Other Locations

Bus route 580 is relevant when planning your transport. It travels via Navis Dorf and Unterweg to Matrei am Brenner. When choosing your accommodation, therefore check which excursion destinations and route for getting there fit your travel plans. In addition to hiking and cycling routes, Navis has toboggan runs; easy and moderate difficulty levels are listed for the region. This leaves room for a variety of day-trip ideas without every activity requiring the same level of ability.

If you would like to explore other places in the same selection in addition to Unterweg, you can find Oberperfuss, Unterperfuss, Wattenberg, Gries Im Sellrain, Schönberg Im Stubaital, Fritzens, Pfaffenhofen and Volders here.

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