Discover Schlitters: Cycle Path, Lake and Culture

Schlitters combines an almost flat cycle path with a lake steeped in history, an old parish church and distinctive traces of mining. Anyone looking for a mix of exercise, observing nature and cultural discoveries during their holiday will find several different ways to plan their days here. A hike to the Schlitters Waterfall is also one of the experiences to consider from Schlitters.

Cycling beside Lake Schlitters

Lake Schlitters was created from a fishpond established in the 16th century and covers a total area of 22,000 m². The Zillertal Cycle Path runs directly alongside the lake and around the village of Schlitters. Because of its almost flat route, the Zillertal Cycle Path is particularly family-friendly. This makes it possible to combine a bike tour with a break by the water, without the route requiring a demanding climb.

In connection with the Zillertal Cycle Path, the Zillertal Railway offers bicycle transport. This option may be useful when planning your own excursion if you would like to cycle one section and additionally include the train for another part of the journey. Lake Schlitters and the cycle path therefore place a clear focus on active days with manageable route conditions.

Church, Chapel and a Long Local History

Today’s Schlitters Parish Church was first mentioned in official records in 1330. The Gothic parish church was remodelled in the Baroque style in 1740, bringing together several historical influences in a single building. Archaeological finds provide clear evidence of Roman-era settlement in the immediate vicinity of today’s Schlitters Parish Church. This gives visitors interested in culture a special perspective on the development of the village, from Roman times through to its later ecclesiastical design.

Schlitters is also home to the listed Chapel of St. Mary/Margreiter Chapel. Together with the parish church, it provides another cultural point of interest for a day that is not focused solely on the cycle route or the landscape. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, silver, copper and mineral pigments made from malachite and azurite were mined in Schlitters. These raw materials add a chapter of regional mining history to the picture of the village.

Waterfall and Different Day Plans

The Schlitters Waterfall is located at the end of the Öxlbach Valley and cascades over the rocks in several stages. A hike to the Schlitters Waterfall takes 45 minutes. This makes it possible to plan the waterfall as a separate excursion, while the lake and cycle path offer a different kind of day. Families travelling with children can consider the almost flat cycle path as a family-friendly way to stay active and treat the hike to the waterfall as a separate activity.

These different highlights can also help when choosing a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Schlitters. If you primarily want to combine cycling with excursions by the water, the cycle path should play a central role in your holiday planning. For an interest in cultural history, the parish church, chapel and mining history offer their own opportunities for discovery. This allows you to choose a holiday apartment in Schlitters according to your preferred holiday pace, without limiting your trip to just one activity.

Discover More Places

For further travel planning, you can also get to know Maurach, Pill, Uderns, Emberg, Hart im Zillertal, Schwendau, Steinberg am Rofan and Distelberg.

For the main travel overview: Schwaz.