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Starkenberger Biermythos
( 662 01; www.starkenberger.at ; Griesegg 1, Tarrenz; adult/child €7/6; 10am-5pm) Housed in a medi-
eval castle, this 200-year-old brewery sits 3km north of Imst in Tarrenz. A visit dashes
through the brewing process and includes a beer tasting. If you can't get enough of the
stuff, you can even bathe in it by calling ahead - it does wonders for the complexion, ap-
parently.
BREWERY
ROSENGARTENSCHLUCHT CIRCUIT
An easygoing family hike is the 5km (approximately three-hour) loop through the dramatic 200m-high Rosen-
gartenschlucht (Rose Garden Ravine), where boarded walkways make for a gentle ascent and afford sterling
views of a waterfall. At the top, the walk continues through forest and along a trail overlooking the Lechtaler
Alps. Look out for the Blaue Grotte, a cave pool that is a startling shade of blue. In Hoch-Imst, you can board
the exhilarating Alpine Coaster (adult/child €6.60/4.30; 10am-5pm), touted as the world's longest alpine
roller coaster, before a gradual descent back to Imst. From May to October, you can hook onto the tourist of-
fice's free guided hike at 2pm on Monday (reserve your place by 10am).
The trail starts and ends at the Johanneskirche (St John's Church) opposite the tourist office, which stocks
maps of the walk.
Sleeping
Romedihof
( 222 12 10; www.romedihof.at ; Brennbichl 41; dm €20-23, d/tr €50/72; ) Lodged in 16th-century
farmhouse, Romedihof is a terrific base for hiking, cycling and skiing. The interiors have
been carefully restored, with beams, fireplaces and stucco adding historic edge. Room
rates include bread delivered fresh from a local baker for preparing your own breakfast in
the shared kitchen. Take the train to Imst-Pitztal then walk 10 minutes; see the website
for a detailed map.
HOSTEL
Hotel Hirschen
( 69 01; www.hirschen-imst.com ; Thomas-Walch-Strasse 3; s/d €68/130; ) This central guest-
house has comfy rooms, an indoor pool and modern spa area (check out the water beds in
the relaxation room). A plate of venison ragout is never far away in the wood-panelled
restaurant (mains €10 to €18), where stag heads stud the walls.
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