Circular walk from Maria Larch via Thierburg Castle
Hiking & mountain tour

A lovely circular walk from Terfens via Thierburg Castle and the Umlberg.

The circular walk passes by the Maria Larch pilgrimage church and Thierburg Castle. The route leads back via the sunny plateau of Gnadenwald and Umlberg.

At a Glance

Elevation loss:365 m

Information

Starting point:Car park parish church Terfens
Finishing point:Car park parish church Terfens
Directions:Route:
  • From the car park by the parish church in Terfens, the route leads through the woods to the Maria Larch pilgrimage chapel
  • From there, turn left and continue towards the hamlet of Eggen
  • Pass Thierburg Castle and continue uphill to Gnadenwald
  • From there, turn right and descend again via the Umlberg
  • Pass the Maria Larch pilgrimage chapel once more and return to the starting point
Recommended equipment:
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Rainwear/sun protection
  • Plenty of drinking water/snacks

Route type

Circular hike:Yes
Family hike:Yes

Fitness & technique

Fitness:2

Getting there

Getting there:
  • Öffentliche Anreise:  Zug bis Bahnhof Terfens-Weer, Regionalbus bis Haltestelle Gemeindeamt Terfens
  • Auto: A12 Inntalautobahn, Ausfahrt Schwaz Vomp, Straße Richtung Terfens bis zum Parkplatz Pfarrkirche Terfens
  • Public transport:Train to Terfens-Weer station - regional bus to stop Gemeindeamt Terfens

    You can find the bus timetables at www.smartride.vvt.at
    Parking:Car park at Terfens Parish Church

    Best season

    Apr:Yes
    May:Yes
    Jun:Yes
    Jul:Yes
    Aug:Yes
    Sep:Yes
    Oct:Yes

    City:Terfens

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