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Natursprünge-Weg | Brandnertal

Natursprünge path Brandnertal
Solve exciting tasks together
Playfully discovering nature
Family time
Natursprünge-Weg 3
Natursprünge-Weg 1
Hiking trails concept Vorarlberg

Factbox

Distance: 4.7 km
Ascent: 37 m
Descent: 309 m
Duration: 2 h
Deepest point: 1395 m
Highest point: 1676 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Learn about the nature of the Brandner Valley at eleven interactive stations along the Natursprünge-Weg! Fun and games for young and old are guaranteed along this trail in summer!

    On the new Natursprünge-Weg (trail), there is plenty to discover, marvel at, and experience for the whole family. Spend your valuable time together in the place where it is most beautiful: in the nature of the Brandnertal valley. Along this interactive hiking trail, you will playfully learn something new and exciting together at various stations, all about the forests and waters of the Alps. In short, you will uncover secrets of alpine nature and its inhabitants that you will be talking about for a long time to come.

    Take the Dorfbahn Brand cable car to the starting point at the Dorfbahn mountain station. From there, the trail leads uphill past the Tannlegerlift in the direction of Parpfienzsattel. At Parpfienzsattel, the path branches off to the right toward Burtschasattel, bringing you to the mountain station of the Panoramabahn. You then float back down into the valley on the Panorama and Dorfbahn cable cars. The trail can also be walked in the opposite direction, which makes it a bit easier as it is mostly downhill.

    Summer
    Walking time / distance:     approx. 2 hours / 4 km
    Refreshment stops: Restaurant Frööd, Alpe Parpfienz
    Especially for families: Suitable for strollers, handcart rental available (EUR 15 plus deposit), nature playground at Restaurant Frööd
    Especially for families with toddlers/strollers: Start at the Panoramabahn mountain station, as the trail is easier in this direction.

    Winter
    Walking time / distance: Outward: approx. 2 hours, Return: approx. 1½ hours / 4 km
    Refreshment stop: Restaurant Frööd
    Difficulty: Moderate
    Young and old alike can enjoy the Natursprünge-Weg in winter as well. Even though the stations cannot be visited during winter due to weather conditions, it is still a beautiful winter hike with an impressive mountain panorama.

    Presented by: Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus GmbH
    Author: Array

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    		Altitude: 1676 m 1395 m Best season:
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    Safety instructions:

    EMERGENCY CALL
    140 Alpine emergencies Austria-wide
    144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
    112 Euro-emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
    www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern
    Equipment:

    Strong footwear, warm clothing, rain and sun protection and hiking poles are recommended. Cell phone for emergencies.
    More info & links:

    www.brandnertal.at/naturspruenge

  • Directions

    Option 1: Ascent with Dorfbahn and Panoramabahn – mountain station Panoramabahn – Burtschasattel – direction Faregg – further direction Innere Parpfienzalpe – Innere Parfpienzalpe – mountain station Dorfbahn – descent with Dorfbahn.

    Option 2: Ascent with Dorfbahn – start at Dorfbahn mountain station – towards Innere Parpfienzalpe – continue towards Faregg – Burtschasattel – Panoramabahn mountain station – descent with Dorfbahn and Panoramabahn.

    Start Panoramabahn mountain station or Dorfbahn mountain station, Brand.
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.128358 N 9.742481 E
    Destination Panoramabahn mountain station or Dorfbahn mountain station, Brand.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Bus line 580, stop Dorfbahn
    Timetable check online at www.vmobil.at

    Approach:

    Route Planner

    Park:

    Car park at the Dorfbahn