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Walserweg | Thüringerberg – Damüls

On the way on the historic Walser Trail from Thüringerberg to Damüls

Photo: Monika Bischof - Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus GmbH

Hiking trails concept Vorarlberg

Photo: Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH

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Difficulty: schwer
Distance: 20.03 km
Ascent: 1165 m
Descent: 633 m
Duration: 8 h
Deepest point: 687 m
Highest point: 1487 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    In earlier times, when there were no roads in the Grosses Walsertal, the individual villages were only connected by footpaths. Today, these footpaths form the historic Walserweg.

    It begins in Thüringerberg at the entrance to the valley and leads straight to the cultural center of the Walser valley, to the Provost’s Monastery in St. Gerold with its beautiful monastery garden. Further on it goes to the small village of Blons, where the path splits for the first time: You can either hike over the massive dam wall of the Lutz power plant to Raggal on the other side of the valley or directly to Sonntag, where you again have two options. One signpost points to the beautifully situated village of Buchboden, the other to Fontanella-Faschina. From Faschina the path leads down to Damüls – also a Walser community. There you will find the end of the Walser trail.

    Whether the Brandnertal or Laternsertal, the Tannberg or the Grosse Walsertal and Kleinwalsertal, they all share a unique common history that began with the great migration of the Walsers in the 13th century. Embark on an exciting journey.

    Presented by: Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus GmbH
    Author: Melanie Fleisch

  • Difficulty: schwer
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    		Altitude: 1487 m 687 m Best season:
    JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
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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.vorarlberg-alpenregion.at/en/bludenz/hiking-tips-emergency-numbers
    Equipment:

    Ankle-high mountain boots with tread sole, sun and rain protection, snack, filled water bottle and first aid kit. Cell phone for emergencies.

  • Directions

    Thüringerberg – St. Gerold – Propstei St. Gerold – Blons – Direction Garsella – Sonntag- Sonntag Seeberg – Fontanella – Faschina – Damüls

    Start Thüringerberg
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.215366 N 9.783886 E
    Destination Damüls

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Bus line 570, stop “Thüringerberg Tankstelle” (start) or “Damüls Kirchdorf” (end).

    Timetable enquiry online at www.vmobil.at

    Approach:

    Car or public transport


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Public parking in the Grosse Walsertal