It is a precious habitat, home to both people and wildlife – a place where we can breathe deeply and reconnect with ourselves. And it is exactly this space we want to protect. How, you might ask?
The Totenkirchl lies at 2,186 metres above sea level, at the pass between Villanders and the Sarntal Valley, on the high plateau of the Villanderer Alm, considered one of the largest in Europe. Due to its unique location, the chapel requires regular maintenance and restoration. In its present form it was built in 1899, and the most recent renovation was carried out by the Villanders Schützen. Inside, the larger-than-life Crucifixion group impresses every visitor. A 4 km Way of the Cross with 14 stations leads through the moor meadows of the Villanderer Alm to the chapel; another Way of the Cross also climbs up from the Sarntal side.
How to park
Gasser (Saltnerstein) parking – P4.
Arrival
From Klausen, take the LS87 to Villanders (village). At the DESPAR, turn right towards the Villanders Alm. After about 25 minutes’ drive, you reach the Saltnerstein car park (Gasser Hut).
