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Hiking Trail Gaschurn
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The Gaschurn village cultural history hiking trail is a circular route for the whole family. The length of the route is about 30 minutes. The points of interest on the route are St. Michael’s parish church, the dance arbour, the Lukas-Tschofen parlour, the tourism museum and the Maria Schnee chapel. » |
St. Michael's Parish Church |
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There was already a gothic chapel in Gaschurn during the late Middle Ages. The first church was built between 1631 and 1634. 200 years later it was pulled down and a new one was built. The new church was consecrated in 1869 by Bishop Franz Joseph Rudigier from Linz. Built during the age of historicism, quotes from medieval times are still visible today. » |
Dance Arbour |
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While during the Middle Ages, most trials were held outside, the coming of writing and the rise of the inquisition, the trials were gradually moved inside. In post middle age times, these wooden constructions that were open on all sides were used to dance on. » |
Lukas Tschofen Parlour |
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A particular testimony of craftsmanship is the doors with the date 1681 and their outstanding carvings including the Tschofen coat of arms. The inventory in the parlour has been complemented with museum pieces. The chest made in the 16th century and the Montafon table made in 1786 are outstanding examples of Alpine folk art. » |
Tourism Museum |
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In comparison to the rest of Vorarlberg, tourism developed very early and intensively in the Montafon. Because of this rapid development the heritage protection society dedicated a museum to it in Gaschurn. The museum is in the Gaschurn Early Mass House which was built in the style of the old Walser Houses – predominantly out of wood. » |
Maria Schnee Chapel |
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Agriculture and the hauling trade and Alpine farming, seasonal work in foreign countries, tourism and the Ill Power Plants are the defining factors of the last 500 years. Gaschurn has the largest expanse of land in the state (176 m²) and the highest mountain in Vorarlberg – the Piz Buin at 3,312 meters. » |
History of the Village |
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Agriculture and the hauling trade and Alpine farming, seasonal work in foreign countries, tourism and the Ill Power Plants are the defining factors of the last 500 years. Gaschurn has the largest expanse of land in the state (176 m²) and the highest mountain in Vorarlberg – the Piz Buin at 3,312 meters. » |