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Schwendel trail: Außerwald route [classic + skating]

Cross-country skiing Schwendeloipe: Außerwald route

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Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 3.66 km
Ascent: 44 m
Descent: 44 m
Duration: 0.8 h
Deepest point: 1143 m
Highest point: 1186 m
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    Moderate circular route on the Schwendel trail. The Außerwald route is prepared for classic and skating styles.

    The Außerwald route is a moderate circular route on the Schwendel trail. The route is prepared for classic and skating.

    The Schwendel trail leads over the Straußberg up to the Hörnlepass guesthouse and back via Außerwald.

    It scores with its sunny location as well as a trail guidance through a beautiful and varied winter landscape and a panoramic view of the Kleinwalsertal and Oberallgäu mountains.

    The entire trail network of the Schwendel trail is prepared for classic and skating styles.

    Nordic the Valley: Collect a stamp at the checkpoint on the Außerwald route for your Walser Nordic Challenge participation booklet on 31.01.2026 and enjoy the winter atmosphere in the Nordic Lounge at the Steinbock trail after your cross-country skiing experience!

    Presented by: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
    Author: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus Online Marketing

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    		Altitude: 1186 m 1143 m Best season:
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    EMERGENCY CALL:

    144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg

    112 Emergency call Europe-wide (works with any mobile/net)

  • Directions

    Trail entry: Riezlern, Außerwald – Hörnlepass bus stop

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Starting point of the route: Walserbus line 2 – Hörnlepass bus stop

    >>> Walserbus timetable

    Approach:

    Route Planner

    Park:

    Paid parking at the Bergblick guesthouse.