Walser Cultural Walk: Valley tour
Theme trail
· Kleinwalsertal
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/ Höflerbrücke über die BreitachPhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen -
/ Kapelle Maria vom StegPhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen -
/ Bank PoncetPhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/ Gedeckte Brücke Riezlern HöflePhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/ Espan SchwendePhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/ Bergahorn AußerwaldPhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/ Bruder Klaus Kapelle in HirscheggPhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/ Fatima Kapelle in der Schwende/RiezlernPhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/ Schulhaus in der SchwendePhoto: Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/Photo: Blair Stevenson, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/Photo: Blair Stevenson, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
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/Photo: Blair Stevenson, Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
The extended hike combines culture and history of the Kleinwalsertal with panoramic viewpoints.
moderate
20.1 km
6:02 h
464 m
667 m
Not only a unique landscape characterizes the Kleinwalsertal. The eventful history of this alpine valley shows witnesses who are recorded in the Walser Kulturweg. At the various stations you will find boards with the inscription "Walser Kulturweg". The stations can be found in the map as POIs, including detailed information to read.
Author’s recommendation
For detailed information about the culture of Walser the booklet "Originales & Original" is available in the tourist office (German only).
Author
Kleinwalsertal Tourismus eGen
Updated: April 17, 2019
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1253 m
Lowest point
912 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Safety information
Emergency NumbersEMERGENCY:
140 Alpine Emergencies Austria wide
144 Alpine Emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro-Emergencies (works with every mobile network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps
Tips, hints and links
Hiking trails, huts and attractions can also be found in the nature adventure map, which can be purchased at the tourist office in Hirschegg.Start
Mittelberg (1187 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.327133, 10.158167
UTM
32T 587511 5242168
Destination
Riezlern
Turn-by-turn directions
1 Höfler bridge
2 Chapel Maria vom Sieg
3 Bruder Klaus Chapel
4 Bench Poncet
5 Covered bridge Riezlern-Höfle
6 School in Schwende
7 Fatima Chapel „Maria Dank“
8 Espan Schwende
9 Alpine maple Außerwald
2 Chapel Maria vom Sieg
3 Bruder Klaus Chapel
4 Bench Poncet
5 Covered bridge Riezlern-Höfle
6 School in Schwende
7 Fatima Chapel „Maria Dank“
8 Espan Schwende
9 Alpine maple Außerwald
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public transport friendly
Leave the car where it is!The Walserbus is a convenient way to reach your starting point. Line 1 takes you to the village Mittelberg. For this tour you need to get off at the bus stop "Alpenrose".
Getting there
Most routes from Germany lead to Ulm before carrying on along the A7. Take the Allgäu junction over a section of the A980 to the Waltenhofen junction, then take the 4- lane B19 via Sonthofen and Oberstdorf to Kleinwalsertal. From Austria (Vorarlberg) and Switzerland you reach the Kleinwalsertal via the Bregenzerwald (Hittisau) – Riedbergpass – Fischen – Oberstdorf. From Tyrol the fastest route is over the A7 to Kempten carrying on along the B19 direction Oberstdorf. A motorway vignette is not required to reach the valley.Parking
Leave the car where it is!The Walserbus is a convenient way to reach your starting point. Line 1 takes you to the village Riezlern. For this tour you need to get off at the bus stop "Gemeindeamt".
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and hiking poles for steep sections recommended. When necessary, rainproof clothing and head covering.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
20.1 km
Duration
6:02h
Ascent
464 m
Descent
667 m
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