Langesthei: Between Church Art and Mountain Trails

Church Art and Mountain Trails in Langesthei

Langesthei combines a notable piece of ecclesiastical history with a hike to Pezinerspitze and trails through forests and mountain meadows. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Langesthei can therefore consider the village as a starting point for a range of day-trip ideas: The main attractions are the Church of Saint Jerome, the Langesthei Alpe and Chapel Trail 6. The individual destinations and trail sections offer different ways to experience the landscape and culture.

The Church of Saint Jerome

The parish church of Saint Jerome is a simple Baroque building on the outside, with a pointed church tower. It was built between 1694 and 1696 on the site of a chapel. On 9 September 1698, the then Prince-Bishop Khuen of Brixen consecrated the church; a chaplaincy was established at the same time. For visitors interested in sacred art and regional history, this provides a specific cultural point of interest in Langesthei.

The furnishings also give the building its own historical dimension: In 1823, Leopold Puellacher from Telfs painted the frescoes in the Church of Saint Jerome. In addition, the Stockach wayside chapel and the Langesthei cemetery are protected as historic monuments by decree. Chapel Trail 6 passes the chapel in Stockach on its way to the church in Langesthei. This makes it possible to incorporate an exploration of the religious buildings into a walking route, without limiting the visit to a single building.

Hike to Pezinerspitze

The K.15 Pezinerspitze hike is described as a moderately difficult hike to Pezinerspitze and back. It starts and ends at Langesthei Church. From there, the trail leads 300 m eastwards to Außerlangesthei. It then follows Trail No. 34 through forests and mountain meadows to the Langesthei Alpe. Those travelling with children of different ages can take this information into account when planning their day and consider in advance whether to focus more on the cultural starting point or on the hike.

The Langesthei Alpe lies on the way to Pezinerspitze and offers a view of the Paznaun valley basin. At the same time, the Alpe is not managed. This information is relevant when planning the excursion: The hike leads to a scenic viewpoint with a view, but it should not be understood as a visit to a managed alpine pasture. For orientation around K.15, the Langesthei Kirche stop served by the hiking bus is also mentioned. This information identifies the stop; it does not include specific departure times or a timetable.

Which Accommodation Location Suits Your Travel Plans?

Accommodation in Langesthei may be of interest to travellers who want to combine culture with a clearly defined hike. If Langesthei Church is to serve as the starting and ending point of the K.15 hike, it makes sense to take this connection into account when selecting a holiday apartment and planning your trip. Those who mainly want to explore the frescoes, the Baroque church, the wayside chapel or the cemetery can focus their stay more strongly on cultural discoveries.

For a broader search for possible destinations, you can also compare Ried Im Oberinntal, Serfaus, Schönwies, Landeck, Fiss, Grins, Prutz and Sankt Anton Am Arlberg.

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