Jerzens the stone pine village amidst Kaunergrat Nature Park. Nestled in between captivating and majestic mountains, Jerzens is a quaint mountain village in the heart of the picturesque Pitztal Valley. The Stone Pine
woodlands that surround Jerzens have been a symbol of alpine magnificence for centuries. The tree acts as the first barrier to protect forests and valley against avalanches of snow and scree, is used to make furniture and carved objects and has beneficial effects on human health and wellbeing. Generations of people in the village of Jerzens have been living in peaceful coexistence and friendship with the Stone Pine - and do so today.

Description for wheelchair users:
There is direct access to the pine exhibition “Die Zirbe” via the tourist information centre at Jerzens. There is no designated parking space for wheelchair users and access to the building is via cobblestones. The exhibition highlights the history of the origins of the alpine pine tree and excellently shows its life cycle in relation to the development of a human being. Find out interesting facts about the pine. All areas of the exhibition are accessible by wheelchair with respective passage widths. Following the exhibition stop at the “Zirm” restaurant. It can be accessed via a 3 m long stretch with a gradient of ca. 13%. Please note that neither the exhibition nor the restaurant have a disabled toilet.