Wandern im Vergaldatal im Montafon © Sabrina Bechtold - Vorarlberg Tourismus

6 Hiking Tips for Scenic Experiences

Hiking through the fall

Recommendations for fall hikes with scenic views from outdoor enthusiast Sabrina Bechtold.

Together with outdoor enthusiast and komoot content creator Sabrina Bechtold, we’ve put together 6 varied autumn hikes in Vorarlberg.

For a week, Sabrina—accompanied by blogger Lisa—hiked through Vorarlberg’s autumn scenery, exploring six different holiday regions between Lake Constance and the Arlberg. The result is a mix of relaxed routes as well as more demanding tours: from an easy after-work loop to a sweat-inducing summit hike. Always, however, with a focus on enjoying nature and magnificent scenic views. The hikes lead you into unique natural landscapes away from the well-trodden paths, and in autumn they reward you with a glorious display of colour.

Wandern Wangspitze Großes Walsertal © Sabrina Bechtold - Vorarlberg Tourismus
Blick von Bildstein ins Rheintal © Sabrina Bechtold - Vorarlberg Tourismus
    • Wandern im Lecknertal

      Circular Hike in the Lecknertal in the Bregenzerwald

      This moderately difficult loop hike in the Bregenzerwald passes through the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park.…

      • 11.5 km

      • 3.5 h

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      Distance: 11.5 km
      Ascent: 650 m
      Descent: 650 m
      Duration: 3.5 h
      Deepest point: 987 m
      Highest point: 1619 m
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      Circular Hike in the Lecknertal in the Bregenzerwald

      Description

      This moderately difficult loop hike in the Bregenzerwald passes through the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. Sure-footedness is required on the ridge leading to Rohnehöhe.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Bildstein, Blick ins Rheintal

      Via the Schneiderkopf in the Bodensee-Vorarlberg region

      This easy, leisurely hike takes you through gentle rolling hills and mixed beech forests,…

      • 10.1 km

      • 3.5 h

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      Distance: 10.1 km
      Ascent: 550 m
      Descent: 250 m
      Duration: 3.5 h
      Deepest point: 415 m
      Highest point: 939 m
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      Via the Schneiderkopf in the Bodensee-Vorarlberg region

      Description

      This easy, leisurely hike takes you through gentle rolling hills and mixed beech forests, which turn into a vibrant sea of colour in autumn. Along the way, you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Constance.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Wangspitze Großes Walsertal

      Circular Hike to Wangspitze in the Großes Walsertal Biosphere…

      This beautiful loop hike through the UNESCO Großes Walsertal Biosphere Reserve and the Gadental…

      • 15.5 km

      • 5 h

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      Distance: 15.5 km
      Ascent: 1000 m
      Descent: 1000 m
      Duration: 5 h
      Deepest point: 912 m
      Highest point: 1843 m
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      Circular Hike to Wangspitze in the Großes Walsertal Biosphere Reserve

      Description

      This beautiful loop hike through the UNESCO Großes Walsertal Biosphere Reserve and the Gadental European Protected Area not only involves a significant elevation gain but also offers a 360-degree panoramic view.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Hörnlepass im Kleinwalsertal

      Moorland hike at the Hörnlepass in the Kleinwalsertal

      This moderately difficult hike in the Kleinwalsertal valley follows the border between Austria and…

      • 11.67 km

      • 3.6 h

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      Distance: 11.67 km
      Ascent: 250 m
      Descent: 250 m
      Duration: 3.6 h
      Deepest point: 962 m
      Highest point: 1215 m
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      Moorland hike at the Hörnlepass in the Kleinwalsertal

      Description

      This moderately difficult hike in the Kleinwalsertal valley follows the border between Austria and Germany through a moorland area that transforms into a sea of brilliant red in the fall.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Wandern Bürstegg Lech

      Hike to the Walser village of Bürstegg near Lech…

      This moderately difficult hike offers stunning panoramic views of the Lech mountains at every…

      • 10 km

      • 2.3 h

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      Distance: 10 km
      Ascent: 490 m
      Descent: 490 m
      Duration: 2.3 h
      Deepest point: 1433 m
      Highest point: 1804 m
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      Hike to the Walser village of Bürstegg near Lech Zürs in the Arlberg region

      Description

      This moderately difficult hike offers stunning panoramic views of the Lech mountains at every turn. Along the way, a visit to Skyspace Lech blurs the boundaries between sky and earth.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Vergaldatal im Montafon

      Circular Hike in Vergalda, Montafon

      This fairly strenuous hike involves some significant elevation gain. However, it more than makes…

      • 17.5 km

      • 5.5 h

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      Distance: 17.5 km
      Ascent: 1050 m
      Descent: 1050 m
      Duration: 5.5 h
      Deepest point: 1423 m
      Highest point: 2479 m
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      Circular Hike in Vergalda, Montafon

      Description

      This fairly strenuous hike involves some significant elevation gain. However, it more than makes up for it with the peaceful seclusion of the Vergalda Valley and stunning panoramic views.

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