Sankt Magdalena im Gschnitztal

The chapel stands at 1661 meters on a rocky ledge, rising 400 meters above the valley floor between the municipalities of Trins and Gschnitz.

First documented in 1307, the chapel received financial support of 1000 guilders annually from Empress Maria Theresia until Emperor Joseph II suspended pilgrimages in 1787.

The interior walls reveal 13th-century frescoes, uncovered between 1959 and 1972, while the main altar displays a crucifix created by Hans Pontiller in 1958.

Visitors can reach the chapel through marked hiking trails from Gschnitz or Trins, with the round trip taking approximately 3 hours over 8.3 kilometers.

Residents of Ellbögen and Patsch make regular pilgrimages to this chapel through a specific gate called Windgatterl, seeking protection from strong mountain winds.

Location: Trins

Address: Trins

GPS coordinates: 47.04541,11.37641

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16