Discover Schattwald

Schattwald combines trails through the mountain world with remarkable traces of the past and various opportunities for active days on holiday. The Smuggler’s Trail, the hike between Wannenjoch and Iseler, a historic parish church and the Schattwald/Zöblen ski area each provide their own distinct highlights. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Schattwald can therefore plan their stay specifically around the experiences they want.

Hiking on historic trails

The Smuggler’s Trail begins at the valley station of the Wannenjoch cable car in Schattwald. Its route between Wannenjoch and Iseler follows a former smuggling route near the border, thereby combining the experience of the landscape with regional history. On the Wannenjoch–Iseler hike, the trail partly follows a ridge. The border between Austria and Germany also runs between Wannenjoch and Bscheißer. These different trail features can help with trip planning: you can either take a particular interest in the historic route of the Smuggler’s Trail or choose a hike that focuses on the ridge and the border route.

The three-seat Wannenjoch chairlift takes visitors up to around 1,600 m and is a starting point for a variety of hikes. This gives Schattwald another option for planning a day in the mountains. Your choice of accommodation can be tailored to the activities you particularly want to pursue during your stay.

Parish Church and the History of Schattwald

Schattwald’s local history is also visible. In the parish church, beneath the gallery, there is a Dance of Death consisting of twelve panels by Anton Falger from 1831. The parish church, its cemetery wall and the former war chapel, now the mortuary chapel, are protected monuments. Those interested in ecclesiastical architecture, historical depictions and regional commemorative culture can include these themes in their trip planning without focusing their stay solely on sporting activities.

The history goes back further: a chapel was already mentioned in Schattwald around 1500. It was enlarged in the 17th century and elevated to the Benefice Church of St Wolfgang in 1699. A Roman coin found near the parish church in 1972 is cited as evidence that Schattwald already served at least as a transit area during Roman times. This creates a historical arc from the Roman era through the history of the chapel to the 19th-century Dance of Death.

Cross-country Ski Trails, Lifts and Runs

Several clearly distinct options are available in Schattwald for winter days. The Schattwald circular cross-country ski trail begins at the car park by the Schattwald municipal office and passes the “Floschen” Moorweiher pond. The Schattwald/Zöblen ski area has 5 lifts and 15 km of pistes. Those planning a trip with varied interests can therefore choose between a lap on the cross-country ski trail, hikes in the Wannenjoch area and the ski area.

A Destination for Shared Discoveries

The “Plitsch Platsch” adventure playground has a large sandpit. The grounds also include a pond with a water wheel and a fountain. For families, this place can form a separate item on the itinerary alongside mountain trails, culture and winter sports. The variety of options makes it possible to combine active pursuits and quieter discoveries when planning the day, without reducing Schattwald’s character to just one type of holiday.

Choosing Schattwald as a Holiday Destination

When looking for a holiday apartment in Schattwald, it is worth first deciding how you want to spend your days. If mountain activities are the main focus, the starting points mentioned for them can be a relevant selection criterion.

More Places to Consider

If you would like to compare Schattwald with other places, here is a compact selection: Biberwier, Tannheim, Bach, Lähn, Zöblen, Mitteregg, Vils and Elmen.

To the overarching travel overview: Reutte.