Holidays in St. Gertraud
The sunny village St. Gertraud at the head of the valley of Ulten is embedded in idyllic woods and meadows, surrounded by high mountains and characterised by lovely, weather-beaten wooden houses.
The church is situated on a hill and offers a wonderful view over Ultental.
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more than 2000 years old
TV Ultental-DeutschnonsbergAdmittedly, if you would like to reach the highest village of Ulten at more than 1,500 meters above sea level and 300 inhabitants, you have to accept the quite long journey through almost the whole valley. But if you would like to spend your well-earned holidays in the middle of pristine nature, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it will be well worth it.
Before you get to the village centre of St. Gertraud you have the opportunity to get to know a speciality of Ulten, which is well-known far beyond the boundaries of the valley: the ancient larches. Legend has it that they are about 1,000 years old. Due to their rotting wood today, it isn’t possible to check this with certainty. However, they surely rank among the oldest conifers throughout Europe and their rugged bark, the up to eight meter thick trunks and the huge treetops undoubtedly verify their advanced age.
A widely visible little church sits enthroned above St. Gertraud and its scattered old and new houses. Other works of art or buildings made by human hand are hard to find. But it does not matter, because the main attraction is the nature anyway.
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Flaschauer river originates in Lake Weißbrunn.
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Not for nothing, St. Gertraud is located in the middle of a marvellous mountain and nature landscape, which has hardly changed with the passing of the years. A popular destination for mountaineers and ambitious mountain bikers is for instance the tranquil valley of Kirchberg, branching off to the south and leading to the mountain pass Rabbi Joch.
Probably a bit more famous is the area around Lake Weißbrunn located further at the head of the valley. It is a good starting point for many tours in the nearby Stilfser Joch national park. There, hikers and nature fans come together in order to discover idyllic mountain likes, extensive alpine meadows and the mighty, partly more than 3,000 meter high mountains.
Worth knowing, info about the national park and the topic “forest and farms” is also provided by the national park house “Lahner Säge” housed in the premises of a centuries-old sawmill. In the course of the renovation there was restored also the old Venetian saw, so that today it is again in full working order – as well as the neighbouring mill for grinding grain.
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Snowy landscape in St. Gertraud in Ultental
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St. Gertraud in Ultental in winter
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St. Gertraud is the last village in Ulten.
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The church is situated on a hill and offers a wonderful view over Ultental.
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The village in Ulten is situated at the border of Stilfserjoch National Park.
Internet Consulting - Patrick KammerlanderSelected accommodations in St. Gertraud
Hotel Alpenhof
Familiar hospitality, pure nature, countless activities and culinary delights – relaxation & regeneration are guaranteed!
Kreativ Hotel Landhaus Schweigl
Small, family-run hotel, refreshingly original and creative, quiet position, surrounded by an authentic landscape, inviting ambiance and relaxed atmosphere.
Blumenresidence Karnutsch
Open all the year round, the skiing area Schwemmalm is only 4 km away, free ski bus, many hiking paths in the Ultental valley, free Wi-Fi, awarded by HolidayCheck.
Vitalhotel Rainer
Holidays in Ulten in a familiar atmosphere, lovingly designed rooms, wellness area for relaxing as well as first-class cuisine!