MTSZ
MTSZ térképportál
Turista Magazin
TuristaShop
Kéktúra
Gerecse50
A kéktúrázás napja
-
Rappenloch Gorge.Photo: Jochen Ihle, CC BY, Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ
The Karren is the local mountain of Dornbirn in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Before the hike from the top station via Staufensee reservoir and Rappenloch Gorge, the Karrenkante entices with a selfie point for a spectacular panoramic view. The Karrenkante is a 12-meter long viewing platform framed with glass and metal that extends beyond the rock edge at the top station of the Karrenseilbahn. The walking surface made of grating adds extra fresh air feeling. The hiking trail first leads through the forest and down to the Staufensee reservoir before shortly entering the spectacular Rappenloch Gorge. In May 2011, a rockfall occurred there which caused the gorge to be closed. For over two years, the Rappenloch Gorge could no longer be crossed on foot. Today, one walks again on a well-secured footbridge high above the gorge along a rock wall – thrilling views downwards are guaranteed. After the airy sections, the path gradually levels out and ends at the “Rappenlochstadl,” a rustic
Localization
Already unlocked? Log in
Premium content Premium routes are provided by professional authors or publishers.
The «Tourenplaner Schweiz» is a product of the magazine «Wandermagazin Schweiz». The magazine is published eight times a year. We take our readers to new regions, show the pearls of Switzerland, and tell stories about the land and people. In each issue, you will find hiking tips, reports, photo series, recipes, product information, and the latest news from the hiking world. The current issue is available at kiosks and from the publisher.
Author
Jochen Ihle
Jochen Ihle (born 1962) is the editor-in-chief of the hiking magazine SCHWEIZ. He spends his working life in the mountains year-round and is the author of numerous hiking guidebooks.
User Questions