Bichlbach/ Lähn-wengle
Summer or winter? Both, of course! In Bichlbach, a wide variety of leisure activitiesis waiting for guests all year round. Hikers and mountain bikers, skiers and snowboarders, those seeking relaxation and families: they all love coming to Bichlbach.
Facts & figures
- Location: in the heart of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
- Elevation: 1,075 m
- Districts: Lähn and Wengle
- Neighbouring towns: Heiterwang am See, Lermoos and Berwang
- Highlights:
Where is Bichlbach?
Bichlbach lies in the valley that connects the Ehrwald basin with the Lechtal valley.
It is also at the entrance to the Berwang Valley. The central location makes Bichlbach an ideal starting point for discovering the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena!
Where does the name “Bichlbach” come from? It was probably derived from the word “Puechelpach”, which means “stream surrounded by beech trees”.
The history of Bichlbach, Lähn and Wengle
The first settlers came from the Allgäu region, and the town was first mentioned in official documents as “Puechlpach” in 1300. Just like nearby Biberwier, Bichlbach was known for being a mining town – and especially, for the mining of lead and galmei ore. The district of Lähn – which means something like “avalanche” – constituted the border of the bishopric between Augsburg and Brixen until 1816.
You’re wondering how Lähn received its name? A town formerly known as Mittewald was destroyed by an avalanche (Lawine in German) in 1456 and then rebuilt in a different location under the name of “Lähn”.
Until 1859, the town was also the seat of the local “Große Zunft Bichlbach”, a guild of carpenters and masons. Today, the guild church in Bichlbach is the only one of its kind in the German-speaking realm. But more on that later …
Summer in Bichlbach
In summer, many different hikes and bike tours awaits guests in Bichlbach. Those seeking relaxation as well as sports enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of nature and the healthy mountain air. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, the Almkopfbahn cable car also takes you up high in summer. On warm summer days, the Bichlbach natural bathing pond offers a welcome cool-down.
Those and many more activities offer ideal conditions for great holidays in the heart of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena.
Summer for families in Bichlbach
Bichlbach is a true paradise for families. Minigolf and disc golf, a natural bathing pond, climbing park, flying fox, rafting facility for kids and mountain scooters offer numerous family highlights. A visit to the petting zoo with its fairytale world and nativity scene museum is also great fun.
Another special highlight is the digital adventure trail, die Reise von Johann (Johann's journey).
Winter in Bichlbach
Skiers and snowboarders can take the Almkopfbahn lift in Bichlbach directly to the Berwang-Bichlbach ski arena. Cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowshoeing: With so much variety, your holiday in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena will be unforgettable.
Winter for families in Bichlbach
Family-friendliness is a top priority in the Berwang-Bichlbach ski arena. This is not only due to the many blue pistes, but also the professional programmes offered by the local ski school.
This is why the ski arena has also been recognised as a certified Tyrolean family ski area. Kinderspielplatz
Culture, attractions and infrastructure
Fans of culture and history should definitely visit Austria’s one and only guild church and the baroque church of St. Joseph. If you’d like to find out more about the fascinating history of the former “Große Zunft Bichlbach”, you might want to stop by at the guild museum. On its premises, you can also find the local library.
Images of Bichlbach
