Familie Wandern (c) Daniel Zangerl - Lech Zürs Tourismus

C Familie Wandern (c) Daniel Zangerl - Lech Zürs Tourismus

Hiking with children

Hikes for families along the water

During these hikes, a refreshing cool-off in the water is a given. Ideal for a warm summer day in Vorarlberg

Selected hikes along the water

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      Lechufer path

      A long and partly demanding stretch in one of the most beautiful valleys of…

      • 11.65 km

      • 4 h

      • schwer

      Difficulty: schwer
      Distance: 11.65 km
      Ascent: 120 m
      Descent: 120 m
      Duration: 4 h
      Deepest point: 1463 m
      Highest point: 1583 m
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      Lechufer path

      A long and partly demanding stretch in one of the most beautiful valleys of the…

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      Kneipp station

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      Kneipp station

      Description

      The tour starts at the Waldschwimmbad, more precisely in front of the Waldschwimmbad. The path leads along the river Lech upstream, past the Kneipp facility. Past the golf course and through the beautiful alpine country. Pass the Älpele inn and head in the direction of Spullerwald. After the bridge the path leads slightly uphill and we walk left behind the wooden hut through the Spullerwald back to the starting point.

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    • Die Nafla von Tufers kommend in ihrem engen Korsett, die in der Vergangenheit Mühlen angetrieben hat.

      Water hike around Rankweil

      The use of water has a long history in Rankweil. From drinking water to…

      • 7.9 km

      • 2.5 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 7.9 km
      Ascent: 115 m
      Descent: 115 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 460 m
      Highest point: 590 m
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      Water hike around Rankweil

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      Rankweil Marktplatz

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      Rankweil Marktplatz

      Description

      The use of water has a long history in Rankweil. From drinking water to the rafting of timber on the Frutz to using the energy of the Mühlbach millstream and having fun barbecuing and swimming in the Frutz. The route leads across Pfarrschrofen to Lake Egelsee. This small habitat with its beautifully blossoming water lilies in the middle of the forest is also home to amphibians and dragonflies. But unfortunately…

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    • Kessi-Schlucht

      Hike to water places | Sunday-Buchboden

      Beautiful hike to special water places in the biosphere park Grosses Walsertal: Natural monument…

      • 7.7 km

      • 2.5 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 7.7 km
      Ascent: 100 m
      Descent: 236 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 835 m
      Highest point: 1038 m
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      Hike to water places | Sunday-Buchboden

      Beautiful hike to special water places in the biosphere park Grosses Walsertal: Natural monument Kessi-Gorge,…

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      Church, Sonntag-Buchboden

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      Church, Sonntag-Buchboden

      Description

      The hike starts at the church in Sonntag-Buchboden. From there via the goods road down to the Lutz. Follow the path along the Lutz to the natural monument Kessi, a large gorge. From here a footpath leads into the Gaden valley to the alpine inn Bad Rothenbrunnen and the famous iron spring. Back you go past the water intake of the power plant and a tuff spring out of the…

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    • Quelltuff Lingenau

      Lingenau | when water turns to stones

      Nice tour to the calcareous tuff in Lingenau, which is one of the most…

      • 2.45 km

      • 1.5 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 2.45 km
      Ascent: 70 m
      Descent: 70 m
      Duration: 1.5 h
      Deepest point: 552 m
      Highest point: 671 m
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      Lingenau | when water turns to stones

      Nice tour to the calcareous tuff in Lingenau, which is one of the most remarkable…

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      Lingenau swimming pool car park (Hotel Quellengarten)

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      Lingenau swimming pool car park (Hotel Quellengarten)

      Description

      The calc-tufa in Lingenau is one of the most unique calc-tufa formations north of the Alps, making it one of the outstanding geological phenomena in Vorarlberg. The water flows in small flumes over rocks as far as the riverbed of the Subersach, forming canopies and sinter curtains. Five information boards describe the geology and vegetation of this spectacle of nature. The nature trail takes you mainly across a passable gravel…

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    • Bürser Schlucht

      Bürser Schlucht | Bürs

      The Bürser Gorge offers extremely rare insights into the recent history of the earth…

      • 4.98 km

      • 2 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 4.98 km
      Ascent: 219 m
      Descent: 217 m
      Duration: 2 h
      Deepest point: 567 m
      Highest point: 786 m
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      Bürser Schlucht | Bürs

      The Bürser Gorge offers extremely rare insights into the recent history of the earth and…

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      Bürs, village center

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      Bürs, village center

      Description

      The path through the natural monument “Bürser Schlucht” takes about 2 hours via the “Kuhloch” back to Bürs.

      The “Bürser Konglomerat”, through which the Alvierbach has carved the front part of the Bürser Gorge since the end of the last ice age, has become a geological technical term because of the occurrence so typical here. This rock form mainly occurs in the southern side valleys of the Rätikon. The…

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    • Wasserfallrunde

      Alberschwende | waterfall circuit

      The leisurely circular trail takes walkers to an impressive waterfall.

      • 7.23 km

      • 2.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 7.23 km
      Ascent: 254 m
      Descent: 254 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 497 m
      Highest point: 749 m
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      Alberschwende | waterfall circuit

      The leisurely circular trail takes walkers to an impressive waterfall.

      Description

      The interplay of meadows and forests is a delight for hikers on this circular walk. Refreshment is offered by the waterfall in the Fallbachtobel.

      The landscape near Alberschwende presents itself as wide and open. Meadows and forests dominate the vistas. The circular trail makes a detour into the Fallbachtobel. A footbridge there takes visitors to the waterfall, which plunges several metres into the depths. After that, the route starts…

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    • Am Butzensee

      Schröcken | Butzensee round trail

      The path starts right from the Hotel Mohnenfluh and takes you along the road…

      • 15.4 km

      • 6.5 h

      • schwer

      Difficulty: schwer
      Distance: 15.4 km
      Ascent: 1068 m
      Descent: 1063 m
      Duration: 6.5 h
      Deepest point: 1255 m
      Highest point: 2317 m
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      Schröcken | Butzensee round trail

      The path starts right from the Hotel Mohnenfluh and takes you along the road through…

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      Schröcken village square

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      Schröcken village square

      Description

      Touring.Hotel Mohnenfluh – Alpe Felle – Fellealpe – Jägersteig – Butzensee – Mohnenfluhsattel – Gaisbühelalpe – Auenfeld – Alpe Batzen – Schröcken

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    • Rundwanderung Götzis in die Schluchten der Eiszeit

      Götzis and the gorges of the Ice Age

      Experience the power of water and the formation of landscapes during the ice ages.…

      • 6.7 km

      • 2.5 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 6.7 km
      Ascent: 250 m
      Descent: 250 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 411 m
      Highest point: 632 m
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      Götzis and the gorges of the Ice Age

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      Parking place Kobel

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      Parking place Kobel

      Description

      Experience the power of water and the formation of landscapes during the ice ages. A short ascent right at the beginning takes the route through the glacial gorge of the Ill and along the interesting Fallenkobelweg. It then ascends from the upper Götznerberg car park to Meschatle. This where it’s possible to marvel at the Kolk, scour holes in the small gorge, which were ground out by the waters at…

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    • Die Engenlochschlucht in Hittisau

      Hittisau | water hiking trail

      It’s pleasantly cool on this hiking trail. It leads for the most part along…

      • 6.97 km

      • 2.3 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 6.97 km
      Ascent: 80 m
      Descent: 80 m
      Duration: 2.3 h
      Deepest point: 744 m
      Highest point: 833 m
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      Hittisau | water hiking trail

      It’s pleasantly cool on this hiking trail. It leads for the most part along the…

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      Hittisau Dorfbrunnen

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      Hittisau Dorfbrunnen

      Description

      The around 300-year-old Kommabrücke, the oldest covered wooden bridge in Vorarlberg, is one of the special sights to see along the way. Hikers walk along the Bolgenach river and reach the Engenlochschlucht gorge with its overhanging rock formations. The trail crosses the Ließenbach bridge to the water-powered Bartenstein sawmill. Panels provide insights into the various aspects and uses of water – from Grander revitalised water in the swimming pool to…

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      On crystal clear paths

      On this hike you discover the source of the Lech spring water, which is…

      • 4.08 km

      • 0.8 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 4.08 km
      Ascent: 71 m
      Descent: 2 m
      Duration: 0.8 h
      Deepest point: 1491 m
      Highest point: 1562 m
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      On crystal clear paths

      On this hike you discover the source of the Lech spring water, which is also…

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      Hike starting point Rüfiplatz

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      Gasthof Aelpele

      Description

      The family-friendly hike starts at the starting point at the Rüfiplatz from where you walk along the signposted Lechuferweg to Zug. Alternatively, you can also take the local bus to Zug. Pass the fishpond in Zug and go upriver on the left bank of the river Lech. When you reach the barbecue site, you can cross the river Lech over a bridge, then you come across the saw. Another level…

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    • Brühlbach Wasserfall

      Andelsbuch I trails leading to water

      The trails runs through the light-flooded beech forest into the gorge formed by the…

      • 3.38 km

      • 0.9 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 3.38 km
      Ascent: 70 m
      Descent: 70 m
      Duration: 0.9 h
      Deepest point: 548 m
      Highest point: 614 m
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      Andelsbuch I trails leading to water

      The trails runs through the light-flooded beech forest into the gorge formed by the stream…

      Description

      The stream that runs through the village of Andelsbuch, known as the Brühlbach, has dug deep into the shale between Andelsbuch and Egg over the course of a very long time. That’s how the beautiful waterfalls were formed. The beech forest provides shade along the way. A geological zone exists around Andelsbuch that creates favourable conditions for beech trees to grow. That’s also indicated in the names of the village…

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    • Zisterzienserabtei Mehrerau

      On the Mehrerau Lake Constance Trail

      Bregenz festival hall – Mehrerau – marina – Bregenzerach estuary

      • 6.4 km

      • 1.7 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 6.4 km
      Ascent: 10 m
      Descent: 10 m
      Duration: 1.7 h
      Deepest point: 394 m
      Highest point: 399 m
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      On the Mehrerau Lake Constance Trail

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      Bregenz festival hall

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      Bregenzerach estuary

      Description

      Bregenz festival hall – Mehrerau – marina – Bregenzerach estuary

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    • Infotafel

      Litzbach adventure trail

      Discover Montafon’s nature with the whole family in a pleasant yet adventurous way!

      • 9.04 km

      • 2.7 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 9.04 km
      Ascent: 271 m
      Descent: 271 m
      Duration: 2.7 h
      Deepest point: 893 m
      Highest point: 1155 m
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      Litzbach adventure trail

      Discover Montafon’s nature with the whole family in a pleasant yet adventurous way!

      Description

      The Litzbach adventure trail is a nature experience path with eleven interactive stations where nature can be experienced playfully. The trail runs along the Litz stream in Silbertal, which originates in the Vorarlberg Verwall European protected area, and is especially suitable for children and families. Children never get bored as there is always something new to discover. The path is very easy to walk in any weather. It is especially…

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    • Schwarzwasserbach

      Along the Schwarzwasserbach

      Walser Omgang hike - follow the course of life - summer. A regenerating half-day…

      • 12.17 km

      • 3.5 h

      • schwer

      Difficulty: schwer
      Distance: 12.17 km
      Ascent: 117 m
      Descent: 413 m
      Duration: 3.5 h
      Deepest point: 907 m
      Highest point: 1304 m
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      Along the Schwarzwasserbach

      Walser Omgang hike - follow the course of life - summer. A regenerating half-day tour

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      Hirschegg

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      Riezlern

      Description

      On this route you can experience water – the elexir of life – with all its spirit and facets. Waterfalls, water filled rock holes, the natural bridge and finally the entrance to Breitachklamm gorge are the highlights of the tour.

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    • Wasserfall in Schoppernau

      Au-Schoppernau | Wasserfallrundweg

      Schoppernau Ortsmitte Bäckerei - Wasserfall - über Kälberbodenalpe - Halde - Ortsmitte

      • 5.07 km

      • 2 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 5.07 km
      Ascent: 316 m
      Descent: 301 m
      Duration: 2 h
      Deepest point: 834 m
      Highest point: 1113 m
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      Au-Schoppernau | Wasserfallrundweg

      Schoppernau Ortsmitte Bäckerei - Wasserfall - über Kälberbodenalpe - Halde - Ortsmitte

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    • Breitachklamm

      Circular hike through the Breitachklamm

      The hike through the impressive rock gorge of the Breitachklamm is one of the…

      • 5.32 km

      • 2.3 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 5.32 km
      Ascent: 338 m
      Descent: 339 m
      Duration: 2.3 h
      Deepest point: 825 m
      Highest point: 989 m
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      Circular hike through the Breitachklamm

      The hike through the impressive rock gorge of the Breitachklamm is one of the most…

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      Riezlern

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      Riezlern

      Description

      The hike through this unique natural monument between Oberstdorf and the Kleinwalsertal is one of the most popular attractions in the region. The Breitachklamm is the deepest rock gorge in Central Europe and a unique natural experience for young and old.

      This hike starts from the Walserschanz and leads a short distance along the country road down the valley to a signposted junction. The hiking trail leads down across an…

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