Inn valley
Kirchbichl
Inn valley village with a warm mud-bottom lake and the prehistoric Grattenbergl hill
Kirchbichl lies at about 520 m in the lower Inn valley, directly on the River Inn between Wörgl and Kufstein. It is not a classic tourist village, which is exactly why it is calm, with mountain views all around and a short distance from Niederau. For anyone heading into the valley, it is an easy, short drive.
The best-known spot is the Badesee Kirchbichl, a small natural bathing lake of just over a hectare with a muddy bottom. Its water is said to be the warmest open-air bathing spot in Tirol, and it is one of the oldest baths in the area. There are a restaurant, a kiosk, a beach volleyball court, a tennis court and a playground. The Grattenbergl is also a remarkable hill: a prehistoric settlement, the largest in North Tirol in the Bronze Age, and a site of the Tyrolean fight for freedom. It has been a natural monument since 1956.
In summer you can cycle or walk along the Inn. Kirchbichl suits families who want a short, relaxed swimming trip combined with a touch of history.
- Drive from Niederauapprox. 25 min.
- Elevation520 m
- RegionInn valley
- Best forSuits families looking for a short swimming trip with a little history.
What to see and do
- Badesee Kirchbichl: natural bathing lake with a muddy bottom, known for its warm water, with restaurant, kiosk and playground.
- Beach volleyball court and tennis court at the lake.
- Grattenbergl: prehistoric hilltop settlement and natural monument since 1956.
- Cycling or walking along the Inn on the Inn valley cycle path.
- Walks in the hills around the village with views over the valley.
From Niederau
From Niederau about 25 minutes by car, via Wörgl (A12/B171 towards Kufstein). Check the route beforehand.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kirchbichl a good place to swim?
Yes, the Badesee Kirchbichl is a small natural lake with a muddy bottom known for its warm water, with a kiosk, restaurant and playground. Check opening times and admission beforehand.
What is the Grattenbergl?
A hill near Kirchbichl with a prehistoric settlement, a site of the Tyrolean fight for freedom and a natural monument since 1956.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
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