Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Landeck is an ordinary town with an extraordinary backdrop: framed by an amphitheatre
of forested peaks, presided over by a medieval castle and bordered by the fast-flowing
Inn and Sanna Rivers. The town makes a good-value base for outdoor activities and ex-
ploring the nearby Inntal and Patznauntal valleys.
Sights & Activities
Landeck attracts the odd skier to its 22km of mostly intermediate slopes (a day ski pass
costs €32), but is better known for its hiking trails. The magnificent
Adlerweg
(Eagle Trail)
stops off in Landeck on its 280km journey through Tyrol. Many footpaths can be ac-
cessed by taking the
Venet
(adult/child 1 way €13.50/8, return €15.50/9.50)
cable car up to Krahberg
(2208m).
access to the major sights, outdoor pools and the bus network. In summer the tourist of-
fice arranges guided walks from herb strolls to mountain hikes (free with the Tir-
olWestCard), and can advise on activities from llama trekking to via ferrate.
Schloss Landeck
(
www.schlosslandeck.at
;
Schlossweg 2; adult/child €7.50/4; 10am-5pm Sun-Fri; )
Standing sentinel
above Landeck, this 13th-century hilltop castle is visible from afar. The 1st-floor
museum
showcases everything from Celtic figurines to hand-carved
Krampus
masks, as well as a
wonderful mechanised nativity scene during aAdvent. Climb the dizzying staircase to the
tower for sweeping views over Landeck and the Lechtaler Alps.
CASTLE
Zammer Lochputz
(
www.zammer-lochputz.at
;
Zams; adult/child €4/3; 9.30am-5.30pm May-Sep, 10am-5pm Oct)
A roller-coast-
er of water thrashes the limestone cliffs at Zammer Lochputz gorge just outside of Lan-
deck. Leading up through pine forest, a trail passes viewpoints and some interesting rock
formations - look out for the head of a bull and a nymph.
GORGE
Sport Camp Tirol
( 626 11;
www.sportcamptirol.at
; Mühlkanal 1)
This is a one-stop action shop for activities like
paragliding, canyoning, white-water rafting and hydrospeeding. You can also rent moun-
tain bikes here (half-/full day €18/22) to head off on one of the tourist office's free GPS
tours or tackle the downhill Inn Trail.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
