Luttach between Waterfall, Church and Mining

Luttach between Waterfall, Church and Mining

Luttach reveals its character through distinctive natural and cultural sites. Above Luttach, the Schwarzbach Waterfall plunges 15 m through a narrow rocky crevice into a blue lagoon. This makes a landscape shaped by nature the focus, clearly distinguishing it from the town’s historical and artistic themes. For your planning, Luttach can be explored both via a specific waterfall circuit and through its church, museum and mining history.

Church and Art in the Village

Luttach’s church dates back to the 15th century. Its tower is 43 m high and, together with the five bells, defines the village’s ecclesiastical character. The bells are named Sebastian, Sacred Heart, Mary, Florian and Barbara. These specific details make the parish church an interesting destination if, alongside the landscape, you would also like to learn about Luttach’s history and religious heritage.

The route to the Schwarzbach Waterfall also combines nature and art: the path above Luttach is lined with wooden sculptures created by international artists. The waterfall circuit begins at the Sculpture and Water Park and follows the easy hiking trail no. 23, which leads gently uphill. The rocky crevice, lagoon, waterfall and sculptures are therefore all part of the same described walking experience, giving the circuit a distinctive character.

Mining History at the Antrischen Löcher

The Antrischen Löcher in Luttago/Luttach are old exploratory tunnels dating from the heyday of the Prettau/Predoi copper mine. The hike to this destination begins at the Luttach tourist office and leads to three tunnels; an iron staircase leads to the last one. For this hike, take bus route 450 to the Tourist Office stop in Luttach. The combination of trail, tunnels and mining history offers another way to discover the area beyond its landscape.

Another cultural highlight is the Maranatha Museum in Luttach. It has around 1,300 m² of exhibition space featuring works of art from various countries. The history of the parish church also includes a former pilgrimage tradition: in the past, on Saint Sebastian’s Day, January 20, the entire Ahrntal valley made a pilgrimage to Luttach to ask the patron saint for good health. This tradition is explicitly documented as historical and reflects the town’s former religious significance.

Alpine Pastures, Three-Thousanders and Activities on the Ahr

There are 14 three-thousanders in the immediate vicinity of Luttach. From Luttach, bike tours and walks also lead to the surrounding alpine pastures. The range of options therefore extends from short walks and excursions to the alpine pastures to views of a high-alpine landscape. Which of these options is most important to you depends on your preferred travel pace and interests.

On the Ahr near Luttach, there are opportunities for rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed and kayaking. These activities complement the hikes, walks and bike tours described above with experiences on the water. This distinction can help when choosing a hotel in Luttach: you can decide whether your stay should focus primarily on churches and museums, routes to the waterfall and tunnels, alpine pastures and mountains, or activities on the Ahr.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

More places for planning your trip: Prettau, Innichen, Terenten, Rasen-Antholz, Gsies, Niederdorf, Toblach, Lappach

To the overarching travel overview: Pustertal.