Discover Emberg

Emberg is a scattered settlement belonging to Kaltenbach, in the centre of the Zillertal. Typical Zillertal farmhouses shape the village; the Hubertus Chapel, wildlife trail and Zillertal High Alpine Road offer different perspectives on nature, building traditions and excursions. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Emberg, planning can start with a simple question: would you like to shape your holiday mainly around the landscape, your hiking interests or the direction of Hochzillertal?

Landscape and rural character

More than two thirds of the total area of the municipality of Kaltenbach is used for agriculture and forestry, mainly around Emberg. One specific landmark in the landscape is the Pöllsteinhof, at Innere Embergstraße 33: it lies on the ascent to the Zillertal High Alpine Road and is surrounded by forests and meadows. If nature and landscape are part of what guides your choice of where to stay, these different scales—the municipality and the farm’s surroundings—offer a helpful point of reference.

Hubertus Chapel and hiking

The Hubertus Chapel stands on Emberg, above Kaltenbach. It was built in the summer of 1984 and ceremonially consecrated in honour of Saint Hubertus on 2 September 1984. The Hubertus Wildlife Trail begins at the chapel. Local history and a direct connection with nature thus come together in one place.

The official Fügen-Kaltenbach hiking programme includes a hike to the Wetterkreuzspitze (2,254 m). At the start, it follows the Hubertus Wildlife Trail by the chapel. The hiking programme is a seasonal offering; check the current dates before travelling.

Building history along the High Alpine Road

The Uli-Hütte adds another historical point of interest. It is a former mountain farm dating from 1663 that has been converted into a rustic hut. It lies at an altitude of 730 m on the Zillertal High Alpine Road. The dates provide a basis for comparison: 1663 marks the former mountain farm, while 1984 marks the construction and consecration of the Hubertus Chapel. This gives you two distinct historical points of reference for exploring Emberg.

Towards Hochzillertal

The Hochfügen-Hochzillertal ski area comprises two ski areas covered by a joint lift pass. A road leads from Emberg to the Hochzillertal ski area. This distinction is useful when planning: the pass covers the combined area of two ski resorts, while the road connection leads specifically to Hochzillertal. The regional transport options also include the bus service called “Skibus Hochzillertal-Emberg”. If you plan to take the bus, check the current timetable before travelling.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Emberg, you can compare the interests of your fellow travellers: should your stay be shaped more by the landscape, hiking, building history or winter sports? This question can help you decide on the kind of location you want before choosing a specific offer.

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