Few valleys are as rich in water treasures as the particularly pristine Defereggental in Osttirol. The Defereggental offers more opportunities for enjoyment, adventure and recreation than almost any other valley in the Alps. Turning off from the Iseltal, after a short ascent through the Schwarzachklamm gorge , you reach the first of the three communities in the Defereggental, the national park community of Hopfgarten i. D..
Between the rushing Schwarzach and the ascending slopes, the houses are lined up close together. The farmsteads nestled picturesquely in the mountainous landscape tower above, adorned with colorful flower in the summer months and thus contributing to the unmistakable townscape.
You can be sure that the hotel or guesthouses where you are staying and the balcony of your apartment or room on the farm are also full of fragrant flowers.
In addition to the imposing village church, there are unique chapels scattered throughout the municipality, which were built by the inhabitants of the neighboring farms and are still maintained and cared for by them today.
