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The great naturalist adventure: Schwarzwasserbach

Schwarzwasserbach
Schwarzwasserbach waterfall

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Difficulty: leicht
Distance: 2.55 km
Ascent: 1 m
Descent: 156 m
Duration: 4 h
Deepest point: 1074 m
Highest point: 1231 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    This theme route playfully conveys the unique natural environment of the Schwarzwasserbach.

    The great naturalist adventure Schwarzwasserbach leads from Schröflesäge along the Schwarzwasserbach to the natural bridge. On this naturalist adventure, the whole family gains insight into the aquatic habitat and uncovers secrets around the Schwarzwasserbach.

    The theme route is accompanied by a researcher’s book with exciting puzzles about the natural spaces in the Kleinwalsertal. The researcher’s book including the research set is available for €8 at the tourist information in the Walserhaus in Hirschegg. Along the way, research stations with discreetly integrated information pillars give useful tips for solving the tasks. The story of the marmot friends Burmi and Burmina and their “Research Expedition Schwarzwasserbach” is complemented by an exciting audio play.

    In addition to the naturalist expedition at the Schwarzwasserbach, Burmi and Burmina also embark on a "Naturalist Adventure Insects" at the Heuberg and a "Naturalist Adventure Wildlife" in the Gemsteltal.

    Naturerlebnis Karte, M 1:12.000. Erhältlich (kostenpflichtig) in der Touristinformation im Walserhaus.

    Presented by: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
    Author: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen

  • Difficulty: leicht
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    		Altitude: 1231 m 1074 m Best season:
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  • Directions

    Schwarzwassertalstraße, Schröflesäge – Kessellöcher – Sportplatz Au – Auweg – Naturbrücke – Nature Experience Area Kesselschwand

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Starting point of the route: Walserbus Line 5, Schröfle bus stop

    Return from: Walserbus Line 5, Egg bus stop

    >>> Walserbus timetable

    Approach:

    Most routes from Germany converge in Ulm and continue along the A7. At the Allgäu motorway junction via the section of the A980 to the Waltenhofen junction and on the four-lane B19 via Sonthofen and Oberstdorf to the Kleinwalsertal. From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland, you reach the Kleinwalsertal via the Bregenzerwald (Hittisau) – Riedberg Pass – Fischen – Oberstdorf. From Tirol, the fastest route is via the A7 to Kempten and further on the B19 towards Oberstdorf. No motorway vignette is needed for the drive into the valley.


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    Park:

    No parking spaces are available directly at the starting point of the route. Travel by Walserbus is recommended.