Albigen trails Healing encounters with the four Natur-Elben

The myth tells of the influence of the elements fire, water, earth and air on Grins, which culminated in the burning down of the village in 1955. It tells of the events involving the "Albigen", who embody the elements, and how the taming of the Albigen led to the emergence of the healing spring in Wildbad, above Grins. Paths and trails around the idyllic village of Grins have been dedicated to the 4 Albigen and bear their names. The walks along these paths are essential for the health-promoting effects of the healing water. The sculptures of the 4 Albigen, placed at very prominent locations, are intended to keep the memory of days gone by alive. The combination of the magnificent view over the Landeck valley basin and the sculptures of the Albigen in the background allows the mind to wander and promotes peace and relaxation. Healing encounters with the four elements included.

The myth
The four elements of fire, water, earth and air are embodied in the form of the four Albigen (Natur-Elben), which were tamed by a cunning giant. As a result, Grins was spared storms, avalanches, floods, fires and failed harvests for many decades.

It was a shepherd's bell, which was known to attract all spirits, that lured the water and fire alb into a crevice. The depths of the earth swallowed their anger and channeled their energy together into something new, a bubbling warm spring that henceforth bore the name "Schellenloch".

An old dairymaid knew of a sacred tree, an oak, whose fruit gave rise to a magnificent young oak forest. And through the power of the bell in combination with the power of the heavens, the Luftalb and the Erdalb were reconciled.

Thus, luck miraculously returned to Grins and the four Albigen still watch over the village benevolently today. The 4 paths that also bear their names were dedicated to them.