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Trail Running recommended route Trail Running  · Kleinwalsertal

Schwarzwasser Trail

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  • Hiking trail in the Schwarzwassertal
    Hiking trail in the Schwarzwassertal
    Photo: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen, CC BY-ND, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus

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    Moderate and suitable for beginners trail running route in the valley areas above Riezlern and Hirschegg.

    moderate
    Distance 12.4 km
    2:25 h
    436 m
    428 m
    1,323 m
    1,021 m

    This trail running route with moderate incline starts in the center of Riezlern and leads through the spa park and over gravel and natural paths through the Riezlern district Egg towards Mahdtal. Turning left past the junction to Mahdtalhaus to the NaturErlebnisplatz Kesselschwand. Here the trail leads to the Schwarzwasserbach and over the natural monument "Naturbrücke". Slightly ascending further towards Wäldele and to the next highlight of this trail running route; the Kessellöcher. From here the trail leads over Schwarzwasserstraße onto Schöntalweg, where the highest point of the route is reached. With slight loss of altitude, the trail passes the NaturErlebnisplatz am Rohrweg and curves back to Schwarzwassertalstraße. From there a section on a known trail along the Auweg by the Schwarzwasserbach back. Returning at the NaturErlebnisplatz through Egg into the Riezlern spa park.

    Author’s recommendation

    On warm days, take a stop at one of the two NaturErlebnisplätze and cool your feet in the Nature Kneipp area.

    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,323 m
    Lowest point
    1,021 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 21.15%Dirt road 10.79%Forested/wild trail 26.42%Path 39.66%Road 1.87%Unknown 0.08%
    Asphalt
    2.6 km
    Dirt road
    1.3 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.3 km
    Path
    4.9 km
    Road
    233 m
    Unknown
    10 m
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    Rest stops

    Schöntalhof

    Safety information

    Emergency call:
    144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
    112 European emergency number (works with any mobile phone/network)

    Tips and suggestions

    How do you consciously experience nature?

    Nature is so much more than the backdrop for unforgettable mountain experiences. It is a habitat for animals and plants. It provides drinking water and supplies us with high quality food. Not only does it provide valuable raw materials such as wood, it also protects against avalanches and mudslides and regulates the climate. It is up to us to support nature in everything that it does for us. One thing is certain, together we can achieve more:

    Smart in NATURE

    CONSCIOUS together

    EXPERIENCE foresight

     

    Smart in NATURE

    Take a deep breath and recharge your batteries, be outside and feel free. When we enjoy nature, we are guests in the living room of shy animals and rare plants. If you behave smart, they will be happy to share their living space with you in the future too.

    Stay on paths and marked routes

    If you follow the marked paths and routes, you are sure to come to new favorite places. In this way you also respect protected areas, because many animals and plants need special protection. Especially in winter, any disturbance unnecessarily costs the wild animals the strength they need to survive.

    Avoiding twilight times

    Standing on a mountain at sunrise is a special experience. The morning and evening hours are also the time when most wild animals are in search of food. If they are disturbed, they get stressed. If it cannot be avoided, please stay on the marked path, do not use a bright headlamp and enjoy the silence.

    Stay clean & take rubbish with you

    It goes without saying: You take rubbish with you again, on the mountain and in the valley. Please also organic waste, because it is composted much more slowly at altitude. You can dispose of the rubbish properly at home or in your accommodation - please remember that there are no rubbish bins in public spaces in Kleinwalsertal.

    On the natural toilet

    If you are looking for a quiet place, please be at least 50 m away from water. Bury excrement or cover it with a large stone. Use fallen leaves or recycled toilet paper and put the paper back in the trash bag.

     

    On tour with a dog

    Are you always in control of your four-legged partner, even if he gets his nose for marmots, deer or other wild animals? You are both on the safe side on a leash. Keep dogs on a short leash near grazing cattle. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: leash off immediately. There are numerous dog stations in the valley for the disposal of dog bags. The farmers and alpine farmers thank you because manure in meadows and fields contaminates the feed and makes grazing cattle sick.

    CONSCIOUS to each other

     

    Consideration for other athletes and those looking for relaxation

    Everyone loves to enjoy a special piece of earth for themselves. But most of the time we are not traveling alone. No problem, because there is enough space. Allow time, open the way in an accommodating manner, provide support when someone needs help and always give a smile. So nothing stands in the way of friendly cooperation and relaxed enjoyment of nature.

    Appreciating the preservation of the cultural landscape

    Alpine landscapes are touching with their contrast: Imposing peaks and natural forests alternate with gentle valleys, well-tended meadows and pastures. In the Kleinwalsertal too, this delightful landscape at three altitudes is no coincidence, but the result of an interplay of natural and cultural landscapes. Behind this is the work of farmers, alpine and forestry as well as hunters. With their work, they ensure that the attractiveness of the recreation and leisure area and the diversity of species are preserved. We already say thank you if we stay on the marked trails and enjoy regional products.

    EXPERIENCE farsighted

     

    Safe on tour - for you and others

    Whether on a ski or snowshoe tour in winter or on a mountain tour in summer, anyone who is out and about in alpine terrain has to be well prepared. This includes careful information and tour planning as well as the right equipment. Correctly assessing alpine dangers requires a lot of knowledge and experience. Why not learn from professionals and go on tour with one of the experienced guides?

    Roadbook

    Riezlern - Riezlern, Egg - NaturErlebnisplatz Kesselschwand - Naturbrücke - Wäldele - Kessellöcher - Schwarzwasserstraße - Schöntalweg - NaturErlebnisplatz am Rohrweg - Schwarzwassertalstraße - NaturErlebnisplatz Kesselschwand - Riezlern, Egg - Riezlern

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    Kneipp Water-Treading Basin Kesselschwand
    Naturbrücke
    Seat Poncet
    Kessellöcher
    Schöntalhof
    Kneipp Water-Treading Basin Rohrweg

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Starting point of the route: Walserbus line 1, bus stop Kanzelwandbahn

    >>> Walserbus timetable

    Directions

    Most routes from Germany meet in Ulm and continue on the A7. At the Allgäu motorway triangle via the A980 section to the Waltenhofen interchange and on the four-lane B19 via Sonthofen and Oberstdorf to the Kleinwalsertal. From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland, you reach the Kleinwalsertal via the Bregenzerwald (Hittisau) – Riedberg Pass – Fischen – Oberstdorf. From Tyrol, the fastest way leads via the A7 to Kempten and then on B19 towards Oberstdorf. You do not need a motorway vignette to drive into the valley.

    Parking

    Paid parking spaces at the Kanzelwandbahn.

    Coordinates

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    47.356384, 10.184603
    DMS
    47°21'23.0"N 10°11'04.6"E
    UTM
    32T 589459 5245449
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Naturerlebnis map, scale 1:12,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information in the Walserhaus.

    Boundless hiking in the Kleinwalsertal. Hiking and route map with hiking guide and panorama, scale 1:25,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information in the Walserhaus.

    Alpine Club map Bavarian Alps, Kleinwalsertal BY2, scale 1:25,000

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    Equipment

    Weather-appropriate trail running equipment

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    T2 moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.4 km
    Duration
    2:25 h
    Ascent
    436 m
    Descent
    428 m
    Highest point
    1,323 m
    Lowest point
    1,021 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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