Strass in the Zillertal: Culture and Cycling Routes
Accommodation in Strass in the Zillertal
Strass in the Zillertal lies at the entrance to the Zillertal, where the Ziller flows into the Inn. The Inn borders the town to the north, the Ziller to the east and the Rotholzer Bach to the west. These waterways provide a clear geographical reference for your stay.
Cycling routes and bicycle logistics
From Strass, the Zillertal Cycle Path runs along the left bank of the Ziller via Schlitters, FĂĽgen and Uderns to Kaltenbach. The route is considered easy and family-friendly, with no significant climbs. Most of it is paved; only short sections run over gravel. The rating and surface provide different points of reference: the first describes the character of the route, while the second indicates the ground to expect along the way.
There is also a specific condition for taking bicycles on the train: rental bikes from ZVB AG are carried free of charge, provided there is space on the train. City bikes, children’s bikes, child seats and helmets can also be rented and returned at Zillertal Railway stations. For planning purposes, these are two distinct options—taking a rental bike on the train and renting bicycles or equipment at stations.
Chapels, castles and pilgrimage routes
Raffl Chapel, near the Rafflhöfe and dedicated to Saint Mary, was built by Jakob Singer in 1743. It was renovated and reconsecrated in 1977/78. Its construction and subsequent restoration mark two separate periods in its history.
Rotholz Castle was originally called Thurnegg. Between 1575 and 1585, the Tyrolean sovereign Archduke Ferdinand II had it built as a hunting and pleasure palace. The fifth stage of the Inn Cycle Path passes Rotholz Castle at the entrance to the Zillertal. Built between 1575 and 1585, the castle offers beautiful views of the Maria Heimsuchung pilgrimage church on Brettfall. Rotholz Castle is therefore the older of the two buildings: it was built between 1575 and 1585, while Raffl Chapel was built in 1743. The chapel was renovated and reconsecrated in 1977/78. The years 1575 to 1585 refer to a construction period, not a single year of construction. A pleasure palace was a castle for courtly stays and recreation, while a hunting castle refers to the prince’s use of the property for hunting. Both terms describe functions of the same castle.
The Tyrolean Way of St. James provides another route reference: from Strass, it runs along Lindenallee and continues to Rotholz, Jenbach and Stans. These routes offer different points of reference: the Zillertal Cycle Path is described in terms of its character and surface, the fifth stage of the Inn Cycle Path is associated with the castle and views, and the Way of St. James is described as continuing through several towns. When comparing routes, you can use these specific differences as a guide.
Discover more travel destinations: Hippach, Imming, Eben am Achensee, Gerlos, Finkenberg, Terfens, Wiesing, Uderns.
For the overview of the wider region: Schwaz District.
