Gries am Brenner

#1352 among destinations in Austria

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Gries am Brenner, often referred to as simply Gries, is a municipality in the Wipptal in the southern district of Innsbruck-Land. The village consists of several hamlets. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.4 thous.Area: 21.54 mi²Coordinates: 47°2'23"N, 11°28'57"E

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Gries am Brenner – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brennersee, Lichtsee, Habicht, BBT Tunnelwelten.

1.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Brennersee
46 min walk • Nestled amidst the breathtaking alpine scenery of Tyrol, Austria, Brennersee is a serene mountain lake that captures the essence of tranquility. This picturesque body of water is situated near the Brenner Pass, a major transport route connecting Austria with Italy,...
3.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lichtsee
94 min walk • Lichtsee is a lake in Tyrol, Austria. It lies northern above the village Obernberg am Brenner on 2.100 metres above sea level. It can only be reached on foot from the village.
3.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Habicht, Steinach am Brenner
79 min walk • The Habicht is a mountain in the Stubai Alps of Austria. For a long time, the locals believed it to be the highest mountain in Tyrol, due to its prominence above the surrounding mountains. Despite what they thought, the highest peak in the Stubai Alps is Zuckerhütl which is 230 metres higher than Habicht.
3.5 miN
47°5'17"N • 11°27'36"E
BBT Tunnelwelten, Steinach am Brenner
89 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.3 miSW
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Obernberg am Brenner
85 min walk • One of the main attractions in Obernberg am Brenner is the Obernberger See, a stunning alpine lake that is perfect for swimming, fishing, and hiking. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll around the lake or embark on a more challenging hike up the surrounding peaks for...
4.3 miNW
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Trins
110 min walk • Trins is a municipality in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol located 20.3 km south of Innsbruck on the Gschnitzbach. The village was mentioned for the first time in 1030, as “Trunnes”. Formerly a part of the village Gschnitz, Trins became a separate municipality in 1811.