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Alpe Laguz, Großes Walsertal © Helmut Düringer / Vorarlberg Tourismus

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Hike to gourmet stations and Alpine pastures

Hikes to alpine pastures

Enjoyment at every turn

Mountains and Alpine pastures have been a part of the cultivated landscape in Vorarlberg for hundreds of years.Today, Alpine agriculture is still practiced in three stages. Animals, such as cows, are driven to graze on higher lying meadows in early summer. In the height of summer, these animals populate the high Alpine meadows, while in autumn the animals return to the valley.Start your day of hiking in Vorarlberg on the right foot! Enjoy a mountain breakfast at a restaurant with a view or at a rustic Alpine farm or hut. Interested in hiking to a mountain hut or Alpine farm where cheese is produced and can be sampled? Our hiking-trail tips lead guests to one or numerous gourmet stations where local delicacies can be tried.Some stations are located at the beginning or end of the trail. Still others are located somewhere in between.

Did you know?

Alpine farms and meadows account for around 40 percent of the land in Vorarlberg and 530 such farms are in operation. At the nearly 130 cheese-making farms, the especially valuable milk is processed into “Vorarlberg Alp Cheese.” Every summer, nearly 450,000 kilos of Alpine cheese are produced.

Alpwandern, frische Butter, Alpe Garnera, Montafon © Dietmar Denger
Hirte im Alpgebiet der Zafernalpe, Faschina © Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH

Climb the highest peaks, hike from farm to farm, collect and learn about herbs, observe the cheese-making process and sample aromatic cheese varieties - Bon appétit!

Tips for the right behavior with respect to animals on Alpine pastures: Information brochure (in German only)
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    • Im Gamperdonatal - Alpsiedlung Nenzinger Himmel mit Panülerkopf im Hintergrund

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Nenzinger Himmel

      The Nenzinger Himmel («Himmel» means heaven) not only provides an impressive mountain landscape, but…

      • 10.09 km

      • 4.2 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 10.09 km
      Ascent: 664 m
      Descent: 523 m
      Duration: 4.2 h
      Deepest point: 1340 m
      Highest point: 1780 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Nenzinger Himmel

      The Nenzinger Himmel («Himmel» means heaven) not only provides an impressive mountain landscape, but also…

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      Nenzing, Nenzinger Himmel

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      Nenzinger Himmel

      Description

      The Nenzinger Himmel («Himmel» means heaven) not only provides an impressive mountain landscape, but also numerous alpine pastures. The track leads from the beautiful isolated alpine settlement up to breathtaking heights. Step by step closer to heaven.

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    • Auf dem Weg zur Bernhards Gemstelalpe

      Alpine Pasture Hike l From alp to alp in…

      A comfortable hike across a picturesque alpine landscape. The Gemsteltal is a naturalist valley…

      • 6.32 km

      • 2 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 6.32 km
      Ascent: 195 m
      Descent: 195 m
      Duration: 2 h
      Deepest point: 1150 m
      Highest point: 1320 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l From alp to alp in Gemsteltal at Kleinwalsertal

      A comfortable hike across a picturesque alpine landscape. The Gemsteltal is a naturalist valley surrounded…

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      Mittelberg – Bödmen bus station

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      Mittelberg, Bödmen

      Description

      A comfortable hike across a picturesque alpine landscape. The Gemsteltal is a naturalist valley surrounded by an impressive mountain and rock landscape.

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      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
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    • Ausblick vom Hengstig

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Sibratsgfäll – Krähenberg

      Very peaceful hike that includes the elements of water, forests and meadows. Easy and…

      • 10.5 km

      • 3.3 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 10.5 km
      Ascent: 322 m
      Descent: 322 m
      Duration: 3.3 h
      Deepest point: 837 m
      Highest point: 1078 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Sibratsgfäll – Krähenberg

      Very peaceful hike that includes the elements of water, forests and meadows. Easy and family-friendly…

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      Parking lot near Krähenberg cableway to the Rubach

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      Parking lot near Krähenberg cableway

      Description

      Very peaceful hike that includes the elements of water, forests and meadows. Easy and family-friendly hike. Only the passage across the Hengstig is a bit more technically demanding.

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    • Weg zur Weißenbachalpe

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Schnepfau – Weißenbachtal – Au

      Hike from Schnepfau through the Weißenbachtal to the Weißenbachalpe with the beautiful view to…

      • 14.19 km

      • 5.3 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 14.19 km
      Ascent: 855 m
      Descent: 825 m
      Duration: 5.3 h
      Deepest point: 737 m
      Highest point: 1528 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Schnepfau – Weißenbachtal – Au

      Hike from Schnepfau through the Weißenbachtal to the Weißenbachalpe with the beautiful view to the…

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      Schnepfau, Dorfmitte

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      Au, Kirche

      Description

      Hike from Schnepfau through the Weißenbachtal to the Weißenbachalpe with the beautiful view to the nearby Bregenz Forest. From the Sattelalpe you have a stunning 360° degree view. The trail continues through forests and across meadows. The last downhill part before you reach your final destination in Au is a bit steeper.

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    • Blick auf das Alpgebiet der Breitenalpe

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Schoppernau: Diedams- and Hornbachalpen

      This easy trail leads from the cableway mid-station to the Breitenalpe and past a…

      • 11.81 km

      • 4 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 11.81 km
      Ascent: 258 m
      Descent: 1076 m
      Duration: 4 h
      Deepest point: 838 m
      Highest point: 1710 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Schoppernau: Diedams- and Hornbachalpen

      This easy trail leads from the cableway mid-station to the Breitenalpe and past a small…

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      Schoppernau, mid-station Diedamskopf cableway

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      Schoppernau, valley station Diedamskopf cableway

      Description

      This easy trail leads from the cableway mid-station to the Breitenalpe and past a small moor lake to Falzalpe. On the way to the Neuhornbachalpe (Mutterkuhalpe!) you pass the Neuhornbachhaus (overnight accommodation). Descend to the Schrecksbach and along the valley back to Schoppernau.

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    • Blick auf Elsenalpstube, Mittagsspitze und Hohes Licht

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Damüls/Ugaalpe – Mellau/Rossstelle

      Take a hike through a diverse landscape and make use of the public transportation…

      • 10.16 km

      • 3.3 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 10.16 km
      Ascent: 279 m
      Descent: 717 m
      Duration: 3.3 h
      Deepest point: 1387 m
      Highest point: 1839 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Damüls/Ugaalpe – Mellau/Rossstelle

      Take a hike through a diverse landscape and make use of the public transportation such…

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      Damüls, top station Uga cableway

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      Mellau, top station of Mellau cableways

      Description

      Take a hike through a diverse landscape and make use of the public transportation such as bus and cableways. From Damüls the track leads across several cultivated Alpine Pastures to the top station (Rossstellealpe) of the Mellau cableway.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
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    • Blick von der Steffisalpbahn auf Warth

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Warth-Schröcken – around the Karhorn

      Hike on the footsteps of the Walser from Warth to Bürstegg, the highest situated…

      • 13.13 km

      • 4.3 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 13.13 km
      Ascent: 443 m
      Descent: 664 m
      Duration: 4.3 h
      Deepest point: 1564 m
      Highest point: 1947 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Warth-Schröcken – around the Karhorn

      Hike on the footsteps of the Walser from Warth to Bürstegg, the highest situated Walser…

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      Warth, valley station Steffisalp-Express

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      Schröcken-Warth, Hochtannbergpass

      Description

      Hike on the footsteps of the Walser from Warth to Bürstegg, the highest situated Walser settlement in Vorarlberg. The trail leads across the Auenfeld to the origin of the Bregenzerache and to the Alpine Pasture Untere Auenfeldalpe and Batzenalpe (that also houses an alpine museum). The next destination is the beautiful natural site of the Körbersee. You cross the height of the Hochtannbergpass and reach the Kalbelesee and the end…

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    • Blick auf die Wildmoosalpe

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Bezau/Baumgarten – Niedere – Sonderdach

      Upon arrival at the 1660 m high Seehöhe via cableway, you get a chance…

      • 9.83 km

      • 3 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 9.83 km
      Ascent: 163 m
      Descent: 571 m
      Duration: 3 h
      Deepest point: 1214 m
      Highest point: 1695 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Bezau/Baumgarten – Niedere – Sonderdach

      Upon arrival at the 1660 m high Seehöhe via cableway, you get a chance to…

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      Bezau, valley station Bezau

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      Sonderdach, mid-station of the cableway Bezau

      Description

      Upon arrival at the 1660 m high Seehöhe via cableway, you get a chance to enjoy the breathtaking distant view from the Baumgartenhöhe. The panoramic view is rather spectacular: Lake Constance, Germany in the Northwest, the mountains of the Austrian Kleinwalsertal in the East, Arlberg, Silvretta and Rätikon in the South and the Swiss mountains in the West.

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    • Blick auf Obere Wiesalpe

      Alpine Pasture Hike l From Kanzelwand through the Wildental…

      Impressive hike with the help of cableways. This tour gives a good overview of…

      • 9.61 km

      • 3.3 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 9.61 km
      Ascent: 201 m
      Descent: 1021 m
      Duration: 3.3 h
      Deepest point: 1125 m
      Highest point: 1949 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l From Kanzelwand through the Wildental in the Kleinwalsertal

      Impressive hike with the help of cableways. This tour gives a good overview of the…

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      Rietzlern, valley station Kanzelwandbahn

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      Mittelberg-Höfle, bus station near Biohof Feuerstein

      Description

      The tour starts with a ride of the Kanzelwandbahn (cableway). Once you reach the top station you can enjoy the fantastic panoramic view. The hike leads via the Adlerhorst and Kuhgehrensattel into the valley Wildental, passing the Alpine Pastures Kuhgehren, Wannenalpe, Fluchtalpe and Wiesenalpen. The farmed pastures provide different views over the mountain landscape of the Kleinwalsertal.

      The inner Kuhgehrenalpe provides hearty local snacks with sausages and cheese, soups,…

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    • Ganeraalpe mit Blick auf die Plattenspitzen

      Alpine Pasture Hike l From Gaschurn to Garneratal

      The Garneratal is a south side valley of Montafon in the county of Gaschurn.…

      • 12.08 km

      • 4 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 12.08 km
      Ascent: 318 m
      Descent: 832 m
      Duration: 4 h
      Deepest point: 965 m
      Highest point: 1674 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l From Gaschurn to Garneratal

      The Garneratal is a south side valley of Montafon in the county of Gaschurn. Nature-loving…

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      Gaschurn, mid-station of Versettla cableway

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      Gaschurn, valley station of Versettla cableway

      Description

      The Garneratal is a south side valley of Montafon in the county of Gaschurn. Nature-loving hikers appreciate the valley’s beauty und due to its nativeness it has also served as a film set. The Alpine Pasture Garnera offers regional delicacies from early July to early September.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
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    • Blick ins Rellstal, im Hintergrund Saulakopf und Lünerkrinne

      Alpine Pasture Hike | Vandans – Rellstal

      The Rellstal is one of the most beautiful nature and plant reserves. The valley…

      • 7.2 km

      • 2.8 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 7.2 km
      Ascent: 506 m
      Descent: 506 m
      Duration: 2.8 h
      Deepest point: 1471 m
      Highest point: 1935 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike | Vandans – Rellstal

      The Rellstal is one of the most beautiful nature and plant reserves. The valley is…

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      Vandans, hiking bus station near Golmerbahn or the train station of Vandans

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      Vandans

      Description

      The Rellstal is one of the most beautiful nature and plant reserves. The valley is roughly 1500 m high and completely surrounded by the Alps. Numerous gypsum sinkholes characterize the landscape. Over time the region’s great amounts of gypsum, which is slightly soluble in water, have formed underground caves that create sinkholes on the surface as soon as they collapse. They are surrounded by the bizarre rock formations of the…

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      Alpine Pasture Hike | Faschinajoch: around Zafernhorn

      Faschina is the passage between Bregenz Forest and the Großwalsertal. The tour leads around…

      • 10.61 km

      • 5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 10.61 km
      Ascent: 633 m
      Descent: 633 m
      Duration: 5 h
      Deepest point: 1440 m
      Highest point: 1896 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike | Faschinajoch: around Zafernhorn

      Faschina is the passage between Bregenz Forest and the Großwalsertal. The tour leads around 2107…

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      Fontanella, Faschinajoch

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      Faschinajoch

      Description

      Faschina is the passage between Bregenz Forest and the Großwalsertal. The tour leads around 2107 m high Zafernhorn. On the south side you reach the Zafernmaisäß and the Bärenalpe. In the direction of the Zafernhorn the tour leads across a ridge into the Alpine area Zafernalpe. After the detour to the Zafernalpe the path leads back to the north side of the Zafernhorn reaching the Bregenz Forest and the Bartholomäusalpe.…

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      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Eggatsbergvorsäß, Egg-Schetteregg

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Egg: round trip Schetteregg

      Easy and comfortable round trip in a gentle and intact nature landscape with diverse…

      • 6.52 km

      • 2 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 6.52 km
      Ascent: 250 m
      Descent: 250 m
      Duration: 2 h
      Deepest point: 1069 m
      Highest point: 1302 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Egg: round trip Schetteregg

      Easy and comfortable round trip in a gentle and intact nature landscape with diverse farmed…

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      Egg-Schetteregg, parking lot

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      Schetteregg

      Description

      Easy and comfortable round trip in a gentle and intact nature landscape with diverse farmed Alpine Pastures and the chance to visit a traditional Sennerei (alpine dairy).

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Blick auf Schönenbach

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Bezau: Around Schönenbach

      Impressive round trip from Schönenbach around the Mohrenkopf. You mostly walk in the shadow…

      • 10.24 km

      • 3.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 10.24 km
      Ascent: 531 m
      Descent: 531 m
      Duration: 3.5 h
      Deepest point: 1020 m
      Highest point: 1543 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Bezau: Around Schönenbach

      Impressive round trip from Schönenbach around the Mohrenkopf. You mostly walk in the shadow at…

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      Bezau, Schönenbach (bus station)

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      Schönenbach

      Description

      Impressive round trip from Schönenbach around the Mohrenkopf. You mostly walk in the shadow at Diedamskopf, but you have a beautiful view over the Bregenzer forest. The tour leads across the Unterspitzalpe, Almiguntenalpe and Osterguntenalpe back to Schönenbach.

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    • Auf dem Weg zur Gaudenzaalpe

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Amerlugalpe – Saminatal from Frastanz

      Alpine hike with a magnificent view of the border region Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and…

      • 12.96 km

      • 5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 12.96 km
      Ascent: 740 m
      Descent: 740 m
      Duration: 5 h
      Deepest point: 856 m
      Highest point: 1503 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Amerlugalpe – Saminatal from Frastanz

      Alpine hike with a magnificent view of the border region Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Germany.…

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      Frastanz-Amerlügen, parking lot just above Amerlügen

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      Amerlügen

      Description

      Alpine hike with a magnificent view of the border region Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Germany. The forested Samina valley and the prominent rocks of the Drei Schwestern (three sisters) above Amerlügen characterize this tour. The Feldkircher hut and the Amerlugalpe are the tour’s highest points. From up here you have a great 360° degree view.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
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    • Blick von der Hohen Kugel auf Rheintal und Bodensee

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Dornbirn-Ebnit – Hohe Kugel

      Hike from Ebnit across the Hohe Kugel and back to Ebnit. The round trip…

      • 12.04 km

      • 4.8 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 12.04 km
      Ascent: 716 m
      Descent: 706 m
      Duration: 4.8 h
      Deepest point: 1053 m
      Highest point: 1645 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Dornbirn-Ebnit – Hohe Kugel

      Hike from Ebnit across the Hohe Kugel and back to Ebnit. The round trip through…

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      Dornbirn, parking lot in Ebnin; if you travel by public transport, bus station Gasthof Heumöser (last stop)

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      Ebnit

      Description

      Hike from Ebnit across the Hohe Kugel and back to Ebnit. The round trip through pristine nature provides an impressive view of the Hohe Kugel and various Alpine Pastures with regional homemade products.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
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    • Blick auf Alpe Laguz

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Around the Rote Wand («Red…

      The idyllic Formarinsee is located at the end of the Zugertal, in the middle…

      • 15.21 km

      • 6.5 h

      • schwer

      Difficulty: schwer
      Distance: 15.21 km
      Ascent: 910 m
      Descent: 920 m
      Duration: 6.5 h
      Deepest point: 1552 m
      Highest point: 2093 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Around the Rote Wand («Red Wall»)

      The idyllic Formarinsee is located at the end of the Zugertal, in the middle of…

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      Lech, Formarinsee

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      Lech, Formarinsee

      Description

      The idyllic Formarinsee is located at the end of the Zugertal, in the middle of the Lechquellen Mountains. It is situated on the European watershed and only drains underground. The water flows via the river Lech until it reaches the Black Sea or via the Marulbach and the Alfenz to the North Sea.

      This hike requires a good physical condition.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Blick auf Alpe Steris

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Sonntag-Stein mid-station – Alpe Steris…

      Very impressive round trip with support of the cableway in the alpine area of…

      • 10.24 km

      • 3.8 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 10.24 km
      Ascent: 484 m
      Descent: 484 m
      Duration: 3.8 h
      Deepest point: 1300 m
      Highest point: 1703 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Sonntag-Stein mid-station – Alpe Steris – Oberpartnomalpe – Sonntag-Stein

      Very impressive round trip with support of the cableway in the alpine area of Steris…

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      Sonntag-Stein, Seilbahn Talstation

      End of tour

      Sonntag-Stein, Seilbahn-Talstation

      Description

      Very impressive round trip with support of the cableway in the alpine area of Steris and Oberpartnom.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
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    • Blick auf Ober-Überlutalpe und ins Metzgertobel

      Alpine Pasture Hike l Hinteres Großwalsertal

      Beautiful high-altitude hike with the impressive and natural Metzgertobel, also known as the valley…

      • 22.67 km

      • 9 h

      • schwer

      Difficulty: schwer
      Distance: 22.67 km
      Ascent: 1296 m
      Descent: 1297 m
      Duration: 9 h
      Deepest point: 880 m
      Highest point: 1945 m
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      Alpine Pasture Hike l Hinteres Großwalsertal

      Beautiful high-altitude hike with the impressive and natural Metzgertobel, also known as the valley of…

      Start of tour

      Sonntag-Buchboden

      End of tour

      Buchboden

      Description

      The tour leads you from Buchboden across the Bärenmaisäß to the Unter-Überlutalpe and further to the first farmed Alpine Pasture, the Ober-Überlutalpe. The team of Ober-Überlut provides Alpjausen (snacks), butter, mountain cheese and drinks. You reach the Alpe Außen-Ischkarnei via the Hinter-Ischkarneialpe. They offer alpine snacks, mountain cheese and drinks. On request, they also offer guided tours of the dairy. On your way to Metzgertobel you walk past Heimenwaldalpe where…

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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