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Friedensglocke im Herbst - Frau blickt ins Inntal beim Sonnenuntergang - Sonnenstern an der Glocke
Zeit.los Magazin

von Zeit.los Magazin

July 07, 2025

SUMMER

Bells of Peace

The Peace Bell rings majestically from its newly designed platform in Mösern, echoing across the valley to signal peace, friendship, and good neighborliness.

Right at 17:00, it begins to toll. Day after day. Majestically towering above, it invites you to pause for a moment, listen to its impressive sound, and let your gaze wander across the vast landscape. In fact, the panoramic view into the Inn Valley is one of the most sublime sights you can enjoy from the high plateau.

Facts about the Peace Bell

  • Weight of the bell (with clapper): 10.5 tons
  • Weight of the clapper: 303 kilograms
  • Diameter (at the opening): 2.5 meters
  • Tone: f/0

Symbol of Peace and Community

The History and Message of the Peace Bell

It doesn't take long for the 300-kilogram clapper to strike the well-shaped bell body, producing an impressive first chime. Its resonant sound can be heard far across the valley, echoing for many kilometers with the harmonious ringing "for peace and good neighborliness," reminding us of the often challenging journey to peaceful coexistence, even in the Alps. The Peace Bell was originally dedicated in 1997 to commemorate the founding of ARGE ALP. The Alpine countries' working group was established on October 12, 1972, by seven regional heads of government in Mösern, and since that historic moment, the bell has announced its message daily from this very spot. As a peace bell, it represents far more than a melodic instrument. It stands for our longing for a harmonious, communal future. The initiative of the former Tyrolean Governor Eduard Wallnöfer and the persistent efforts of Telfs' then-mayor Helmut Kopp made it possible for the Peace Bell's sounds to continue to usher in moments of meditative calm and reflection to this day.

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Redesign of the Peace Bell in 2023

Over the years, time has taken its toll on the old bell. Since autumn 2023, a new bell has been ringing from a new location — just a few minutes' walk from its original spot. Built under the leadership of the Municipality of Telfs, it found a new home with the support of the Seefeld Tourism Association, the Tyrolean government, and other sponsors. It now stands as a highlight on the former Menthof site in Mösern, precisely where Albrecht Dürer enjoyed the view in the 15th century and immortalized it in his self-portrait in 1498. It is no coincidence that the hike to the bell follows part of the Albrecht Dürer Path.

In just a few months, not only was the old bell melted down, but the skilled craftsmen of the Grassmayr bell foundry in Innsbruck cast a new one from about 1.2 tons of molten bronze. A platform with breathtaking views and seating for moments of quiet reflection has also been created. At an altitude of 1,300 meters, the panoramic view stretches over the Inn Valley, the greenish shimmering Inn River, and the mountain ranges of the surrounding peaks, such as the Stubai and Lechtal Alps, the Mieminger Chain, and the Hohe Munde.

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Friedensglocke Mösern zur Sonnenuntergangsstimmung im Frühling - Drohnenaufnahme Paar unterhalb der Glocke
Friedensglocke im Herbst - Frau steht am Geländer und blickt ins Inntal - Sonnenuntergangsstimmung

The Peace Bell is still one of the largest free-standing bells in the Alpine region, offering a unique close-up experience that few other bells can provide. Several paths in the region’s vast hiking and biking network lead to or near it. The aptly named Peace Hiking Trail takes you from the Mösern Information Office, through seven spiritual stations, on a 90-minute journey through forests and meadows to the new viewing platform, offering perspectives only the high plateau can provide.

Steps of Peace

Hikes in the region that pass by the Peace Bell:

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Hiking

Peace Bell Hiking Trail

Length

4,60 km

Duration

01:30 h

Uphill

92 hm

Downhill

96 hm

Altitude

1292 hm

Difficulty

Easy

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Hiking

Circular walking path lake Möserer See & Kalvarienberg

Length

3,00 km

Duration

01:00 h

Uphill

78 hm

Downhill

82 hm

Altitude

1291 hm

Difficulty

Easy

Sonnenaufgang am Brunschkopf

Hiking

Circular hike to the Brunschkopf viewing platform starting in Mösern

Length

12,70 km

Duration

04:00 h

Uphill

382 hm

Altitude

1498 hm

Difficulty

Medium

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Hiking

Viewpoint Brunschkopf via forest road from Mösern

Length

9,10 km

Duration

03:00 h

Uphill

279 hm

Downhill

272 hm

Altitude

1496 hm

Difficulty

Medium

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Hiking

Viewpoint Brunschkopf via Möserer Höhe

Length

8,70 km

Duration

03:00 h

Uphill

311 hm

Downhill

314 hm

Altitude

1499 hm

Difficulty

Medium

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Hiking

Jakobsweg Etappe 12: from Buchen to Telfs/Mötz

Length

23,70 km

Duration

06:00 h

Uphill

711 hm

Altitude

1310 hm

Difficulty

Medium

Some bike tours also lead near the bell, and even if the official bike paths don't take you directly to the Peace Bell, it's worth planning a small detour.

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Medium

Mountainbike tour

Loop tour

Start Point: Mösern Information Office

End Point: Mösern Information Office

11,50 km

01:30 h

300 hm

1387 m

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Medium

Mountainbike tour

Loop tour

Start Point: Seefeld parking Gschwandtkopf

End Point: Seefeld parking Gschwandtkopf

27,20 km

04:00 h

657 hm

651 hm

1368 m

Pfarrkirche im Sommer - Moesern

Medium

Mountainbike tour

Start Point: Mösern

End Point: Aussichtsplattform Brunschkopf

8,90 km

01:00 h

281 hm

1496 m

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