The holiday regions of Vorarlberg entice visitors with an incredible wealth of hikes through a unique natural and cultural landscape. 6000 km of hiking trails lead to the most beautiful vantage points in the region and allow hikers to discover true natural treasures. Modern mountain railways make many an arduous ascent or descent easier, which would otherwise require a very good level of fitness. The sun terraces of the Alps invite you to take a break with tasty alpine cheese and marvellous views.
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Vorarlberg
Hike up the mountain
Anyone who has travelled in the mountains knows the little voice that sometimes whispers: Isn't it beautiful? Hiking fans in Vorarlberg hear this voice particularly often, because: Hiking makes you happy - and you can hike particularly well in Vorarlberg. With a good level of fitness, you can reach countless fantastic peaks in Vorarlberg.
Whether it's a leisurely hiking trail in summer or a high alpine mountain tour to an autumn peak - hiking enthusiasts will find an incredible 6000 kilometres of hiking trails in Vorarlberg, some of which also offer insights into the regional lifestyle and lead past natural features. Whatever the season: hiking in Vorarlberg relaxes body and soul -
and with a tasty snack on a farmed alpine pasture, the physical well-being is not neglected either.
Where can you go hiking in Vorarlberg?
In Vorarlberg's regions, you can hike to your heart's content and enjoy the unique mountain world. In the far north lies the region Bodensee-Vorarlbergwhich includes the Rhine Valley and parts of the Bregenzerwald. Here you can choose between hikes along the shores of Lake Constance and the Rhine and up to the neighbouring heights.
The Kleinwalsertal and the Bregenzerwald offer hikes into the mountains and marvellous views of the Alpine foothills. It gets alpine in the Montafonwhere the Rätikon, the Verwall and the Silvretta tower high above and offer challenging hikes. Also on the Arlberg you can hike at high altitude to mountain lakes and along wild streams. Another wonderful region is the Alpine region of Vorarlbergwhere the Brandnertal offers marvellous hikes.
Hiking trails through nature
Children want to move and discover the world. Themed trails offer the perfect combination of adventure and hiking: families can discover nature in a picturesque landscape, learn about the region and visit animals and explore the mountains in between. With so much on offer, even little hikers will find it hard not to look forward to a weekend outing with the whole family.
A break at a cosy mountain hut completes the excursion into the mountains.
Tip: Forest bathing
Anyone who thinks that forest bathing is just another term for a walk in the forest is mistaken:
Forest bathing means immersing yourself in the silence of the forest, it means becoming one with nature, pure relaxation and slowing down. Forest bathing is a great way to forget everyday life, to calm down and literally enjoy the pure, flavoursome air, the pure life energy that leads to more inner peace.
In the forests of Vorarlberg, fans of forest bathing will find places where they can unwind - and incidentally learn about the importance of the forest for us and how we can protect it.
Four more hiking tour tips
- Short loop in the Bärgunttal (Kleinwalsertal): The circular hiking trail will delight you with its impressive panorama and rewards hiking fans with a snack at the Bärgunt hut.
- Circular hiking trail to Berglisee: From Mathon Wildlife Park, you can hike to the idyllic turquoise-coloured Berglisee in Paznaun Valley - an insider tip for nature lovers.
- Alpine hiking in the Hinteres Großes Walsertal: a beautiful high-altitude hike through the valley of the many waterfalls to the Kessi Gorge. Guided tours of one of the many cheese dairies can also be organised on request.
- Panoramic hike in the Silvretta: on this hike, the ice giants of the Silvretta seem very close and you can enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountains to the full.
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