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Silz Waterfall – Stams Abbey loop from Stams
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Silz Waterfall – Stams Abbey loop from Stams
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Silz Waterfall – Stams Abbey loop from Stams
04:23
14.2km
480m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 22, 2026
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846 m
Holy Blood Chapel, Stams Abbey
Highlight • Religious Site
Holy Blood Chapel, Stams Abbey
The Holy Blood Chapel dates from 1715–1717. Designed by Georg Anton Gumpp, the existing Oswald Milser Chapel (named after the knight Oswald Milser, who died in Stams) from the early 14th century was replaced by a new building.
Noteworthy features include the domed vault from 1716 (paintings by Joseph Schöpf 1800/01); the altarpiece, created by court carpenter Sigmund Zeller from Innsbruck according to plans by Georg Anton Gumpp; the altar figures by the woodcarver Andreas Kölle from Fendels; and the altarpiece by Matthias Pußjäger.
The focal point of this chapel is the Holy Blood relic, which came to Stams from France in the 14th century. This is a small glass vessel with dark contents, kept in an elaborate monstrance. Every year on the first Sunday of May, a ceremonial procession with the relic takes place through the entire village.
Text / Source: Stams Abbey Administration, Stiftshof 1, A-6422 Stams
stiftstams.at/?page_id=24
The Holy Blood Chapel dates from 1715–1717. Designed by Georg Anton Gumpp, the existing Oswald Milser Chapel (named after the knight Oswald Milser, who died in Stams) from the early 14th century was replaced by a new building.
Noteworthy features include the domed vault from 1716 (paintings by Joseph Schöpf 1800/01); the altarpiece, created by court carpenter Sigmund Zeller from Innsbruck according to plans by Georg Anton Gumpp; the altar figures by the woodcarver Andreas Kölle from Fendels; and the altarpiece by Matthias Pußjäger.
The focal point of this chapel is the Holy Blood relic, which came to Stams from France in the 14th century. This is a small glass vessel with dark contents, kept in an elaborate monstrance. Every year on the first Sunday of May, a ceremonial procession with the relic takes place through the entire village.
Text / Source: Stams Abbey Administration, Stiftshof 1, A-6422 Stams
stiftstams.at/?page_id=24
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1.17 km
Stams Abbey
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History of the Cistercian Monastery of Stams
The Cistercian Monastery of Stams was founded in 1272 by Count Meinhard II of Gorizia-Tyrol as a burial place for the Tyrolean princes in memory of the last Hohenstaufen dynasty, Conradin, and settled a year later. The monastery's Baroque and Rococo furnishings date from between 1650 and 1750. A monastery school has been documented since the 17th century. The monastery was dissolved in 1807 and re-established in 1816 under Emperor Franz I. In 1938, the foundation was again dissolved by the Nazi regime. A new beginning was made in 1945. Monks from the Cistercian monastery of Stična (Parakeet) in Slovenia made a significant contribution to the abbey's revival.
Text / Source: MEDIA OFFICE OF THE RELIGIOUS ORDER ORDERS OF AUSTRIA, Vienna
ordensgemeinschaften.at/portal/ordensgemeinschaften/ordenswiki/address/589.html#:~:text=The%20Cistercian%20Monastery%20of%20Stams%20was%20founded%20in%201272%20by%20Count%20Meinhard
The Cistercian Monastery of Stams was founded in 1272 by Count Meinhard II of Gorizia-Tyrol as a burial place for the Tyrolean princes in memory of the last Hohenstaufen dynasty, Conradin, and settled a year later. The monastery's Baroque and Rococo furnishings date from between 1650 and 1750. A monastery school has been documented since the 17th century. The monastery was dissolved in 1807 and re-established in 1816 under Emperor Franz I. In 1938, the foundation was again dissolved by the Nazi regime. A new beginning was made in 1945. Monks from the Cistercian monastery of Stična (Parakeet) in Slovenia made a significant contribution to the abbey's revival.
Text / Source: MEDIA OFFICE OF THE RELIGIOUS ORDER ORDERS OF AUSTRIA, Vienna
ordensgemeinschaften.at/portal/ordensgemeinschaften/ordenswiki/address/589.html#:~:text=The%20Cistercian%20Monastery%20of%20Stams%20was%20founded%20in%201272%20by%20Count%20Meinhard
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1.55 km
Eichenwald
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4
4.37 km
Stadlinger Waterfall
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There is NO viable way to get there.
All Trapelpaths partially blocked by boulders and torn out tree stumps.
Sometimes no getting through directly at the waterfall. But partly very slippery due to moss, on very narrow paths.
All Trapelpaths partially blocked by boulders and torn out tree stumps.
Sometimes no getting through directly at the waterfall. But partly very slippery due to moss, on very narrow paths.
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8.34 km
Water Playground with Kneipp Basin and Benches
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6
8.35 km
Silz Waterfall
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Very nice waterfall a detour that is definitely worth it
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13.3 km
Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Stams
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Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Stams
Step into our parish church of St. John the Baptist. The church's current appearance dates back to the 18th century. Abbot Rogerius Sailer had the church remodeled in the Baroque style from 1754 to 1759. The ceiling paintings are by Franz Anton Zeiller (+1794) from Reutte, which he completed in 1755.
The altars are by Johann Reindl (+1792), on which he worked from 1756 to 1759.
History of the Church
The First Church (around 700)
The oldest church in Stams was a post-and-beam structure. Ten post holes of this church are still preserved. The strangeness of the original building, purely Bavarian in both technology and floor plan, is particularly striking. It is explained by its proximity to Pfaffenhofen and the Telfer Basin, where Bavarians who had migrated via Leutasch or Seefeld had settled around the year 600. The church was probably built as a private church by a local landowner.
The Second Church (8th century)
This church was built of stone, and its nave was approximately eight meters long and six meters wide. With its unequal, irregularly spaced sides, without mortar, it fits well with other early medieval buildings in Tyrol. The Third Church (11th century)
This new building is likely related to the rise of pilgrimages to St. John the Baptist. The monks found this church upon their arrival in Stams on March 12, 1273, and it served as their first monastic church.
The Gothic Church (1313-1316)
The new church is considered the first example of mature Gothic architecture in Tyrol. It dates back to a donation by the founder's youngest son, Meinhard, King Henry of Bohemia, and his first wife, Anne. The church's masonry is still completely intact. The tower also likely dates from that period.
Later repairs can be explained by the fire of 1593. After the fire, for example, the Gothic floor was removed.
Text / Source: Diocese of Innsbruck
dibk.at/Media/Pfarren/stams-dekanat-silz/Pfarrkirche
Step into our parish church of St. John the Baptist. The church's current appearance dates back to the 18th century. Abbot Rogerius Sailer had the church remodeled in the Baroque style from 1754 to 1759. The ceiling paintings are by Franz Anton Zeiller (+1794) from Reutte, which he completed in 1755.
The altars are by Johann Reindl (+1792), on which he worked from 1756 to 1759.
History of the Church
The First Church (around 700)
The oldest church in Stams was a post-and-beam structure. Ten post holes of this church are still preserved. The strangeness of the original building, purely Bavarian in both technology and floor plan, is particularly striking. It is explained by its proximity to Pfaffenhofen and the Telfer Basin, where Bavarians who had migrated via Leutasch or Seefeld had settled around the year 600. The church was probably built as a private church by a local landowner.
The Second Church (8th century)
This church was built of stone, and its nave was approximately eight meters long and six meters wide. With its unequal, irregularly spaced sides, without mortar, it fits well with other early medieval buildings in Tyrol. The Third Church (11th century)
This new building is likely related to the rise of pilgrimages to St. John the Baptist. The monks found this church upon their arrival in Stams on March 12, 1273, and it served as their first monastic church.
The Gothic Church (1313-1316)
The new church is considered the first example of mature Gothic architecture in Tyrol. It dates back to a donation by the founder's youngest son, Meinhard, King Henry of Bohemia, and his first wife, Anne. The church's masonry is still completely intact. The tower also likely dates from that period.
Later repairs can be explained by the fire of 1593. After the fire, for example, the Gothic floor was removed.
Text / Source: Diocese of Innsbruck
dibk.at/Media/Pfarren/stams-dekanat-silz/Pfarrkirche
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13.5 km
Stams Abbey
Highlight • Religious Site
The monastery museum brings the centuries-old history of the monastery to life. There is not only pomp to see. Objects from monastery life are also exhibited. And they are probably among the most exciting things, because they provide an insight into everyday life in the monastery. A mystery that was previously inaccessible.
Scientific treasures such as a globe from the 16th century or an astronomical table from the 15th century are also exciting. Antique musical instruments can be seen as well as valuable portraits, ornate gold jewelery and vestments. Did you know that Stams Abbey used to provide medical care to the entire area? The former monastery pharmacy testifies to this. Their artistically painted boxes, glasses and various devices provide an insight into the healing arts of yesteryear.
A stop in the orangery of the monastery is also highly recommended.
Scientific treasures such as a globe from the 16th century or an astronomical table from the 15th century are also exciting. Antique musical instruments can be seen as well as valuable portraits, ornate gold jewelery and vestments. Did you know that Stams Abbey used to provide medical care to the entire area? The former monastery pharmacy testifies to this. Their artistically painted boxes, glasses and various devices provide an insight into the healing arts of yesteryear.
A stop in the orangery of the monastery is also highly recommended.
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14.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.28 km
2.73 km
2.30 km
834 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.86 km
3.10 km
1.13 km
743 m
296 m
< 100 m
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