Hiking
The Bregenzerwald offers endless possibilities for magnificent walks, hikes and tours. Many are within easy reach of public transport and cable cars that swiftly bring you to the sunny mountain tops. Holders of the Bregenzerwald Gäste-CARD can use cable cars, buses and outdoor swimming pool facilities free of charge from May to October. Guests who stay a minimum of 3 nights or more receive a free Bregenzerwald CARD.
The Vorarlberg hiking trail concept
Our hiking trails are clearly marked and posted according to the guidelines of the Vorarlberg hiking trail concept. This allows clearly legible and simple orientation. You will easily find every location without having to consult a special hiking map. The trail posts are mounted in walking direction and show all major destinations and walking times.
Nevertheless we still recommend using our practical hiking maps (Scale 1:32000) which offer numerous hiking suggestions. This map can be purchased from the various tourist offices at the price of € 5.00
For more details: interaktive maps
Walking time: approx. 9 hours
Restaurants: Bergkristall-Hütte and Tobelalpe
Route:
Past the camping site Au-Neudorf, through the Dürrenbachtal to the Vorsäß Boden and the Annalperaualpe. From there go in the direction of Tobelalpe until you reach you reach the turning for Zitterklapfen. Then take the turning to the waterfalls and walk up the narrow path to the Dürrenbach-Springs. Over the stone cirques (covered with snow even in the summer) to the rock entrance. Then up the east ridge (partially rope-secured) and along the ridge to the summit.
Tips/things to see:
Your efforts will be well worthwhile - just take in that magnificent view.
Walking time: approx. 1 hour
Restaurants: Café Restaurant Gräsalparstubo
Route:
From the tourist office to the track along the river. Along the riverbank to Paradies. The narrow path leads through fields and forests to the Vorsäß Armengemach, where you can see an old traditional farming settlement. The path continues on to the outdoor swimming pool and playground.
Tips/Things to see:
Vorsäß Armengemach. This can also be done with a pram.
Walking time: approx. 5 1/2 hours
Restaurants: Alpengasthaus Edelweiß
Route:
Even non-experienced hikers can easily hike up the Kanisfluh. You start off at the tourist office in Au, walk past the Hotel Tannahof and then go up through the forest until you reach the Alpine Gasthof Edelweiß. From here you only have to follow the narrow path. Between Stoß and Holenke (highest point) the path turns right towards the summit.
Tips/Things to see:
The view of this magnificent mountain with a virtually vertical north face is magnificent. The Kanisfluh is the home of about 80 ibex - Who knows, with a bit of luck you may spot one of them.