Gerlos: Church, Erlebnisreichweg and Latschenland

Gerlos offers a variety of reasons to visit: The Gerlos church, dedicated to Saints Lambert and Leonhard, was first mentioned in 1470 as a branch church of Zell am Ziller. The Erlebnisreichweg runs along the Gerlosbach and has more than 40 stations. Latschenland on the Isskogel is an adventure world at an altitude of 1,950 m. A circular hike around the reservoir starts at the Durlaßboden reservoir. This brings local history, experiencing nature and different ways of enjoying the outdoors together.

Church and local history

The year 1470 marks the first mention of the Gerlos church as a branch church of Zell am Ziller, not the year it was built. A branch church was a secondary church site; its historical connection with Zell am Ziller is therefore part of the early history of the church. For visitors interested in local history, the church offers a specific, clearly dated point of reference. It is dedicated to Saints Lambert and Leonhard. This makes a visit to the church a cultural and historical highlight alongside the natural attractions and hiking destinations.

Erlebnisreichweg along the Gerlosbach

The Erlebnisreichweg is a family hiking trail along the Gerlosbach. More than 40 stations offer sensory experiences of nature. The trail combines walking along the stream with a series of experience points where nature can be explored with different senses. This gives it a distinct place in your excursion plans: it is shaped not only by the stream itself, but also by the stations along the way. Its designation as a family hiking trail also clearly indicates that it is designed as a shared nature experience for families.

Latschenland on the Isskogel

Latschenland is an adventure world on the Isskogel in Gerlos, at an altitude of 1,950 m. Its elevation places it in the mountain environment. The fact that access to the mountain is seasonal is also relevant when planning a visit. Plan your excursion for your preferred travel dates and check in advance whether access is possible at that time. Unlike the Erlebnisreichweg along the Gerlosbach, this is a mountain destination with seasonal access. The two destinations therefore differ both in location and in the kind of experience they offer.

Circular hike around the Durlaßboden reservoir

A circular hike runs around the reservoir at the Durlaßboden reservoir. Places to stop for refreshments along the route include the Alpengasthof Finkau, the Bärschlagalm and the Seestüberl on the dam crest. The route combines the reservoir as a point of reference with named places to stop for refreshments. This sets it apart from the Erlebnisreichweg: there, the Gerlosbach and its stations shape the trail; here, the focus is on walking around the reservoir. If you are choosing between the two hiking options, you can use these differences in the type of excursion to help you decide.

Zillertal Farmers’ Market

During the 2026 market season, the Zillertal Farmers’ Market will offer fresh bread, cheese, eggs, bacon, honey, schnapps and other regional quality products made by local agricultural producers. Various Zillertal delicacies can be sampled at a tasting stand. The market adds a culinary highlight: alongside hiking and nature experiences, the focus is on regional products and tastings. If you would like to visit, check the dates for the 2026 market season.

Discover more destinations: Pill, Bruck Am Ziller, Buch In Tirol, Emberg, Ramsberg, Ramsau Im Zillertal, Distelberg, Jenbach

Go to the regional travel overview: Schwaz District.