Hittisau – Hoch Haederich (1565m) – Falken (1561m) – Engenloch Schlucht – Hittisau
2 peaks, great views and an exciting river gorge
This is a wonderful hike over the the peak of Hochhäderich and then along an exciting ridge to the next peak of Falken. The hike then continues along the Bolgenach river and then finally a through a fascinating river canyon to return to Hittisau.
This is a circular hike starting from Hittisau in Vorarlberg (western Austria).
Time of year: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tags: Circular hike, Public transport, Ice-cream at end of hike, Can be shortened
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Hiked by us on: 26th May 2018
This is a hike with everything! We started in the small Vorarlberg village of Hittisau in western Austria. After leaving the village, we cross the river, pass the outdoor pool and head uphill towards Gschwendalpe.
It’s quite steep going, but through the trees so we were well sheltered from the unusually hot May sunshine. After around 2 hours we passed the Hochhaederichalpe.
It was then only another 10 minutes to the first peak of Hochhaederich with fantastic 360° views of the beautiful surrounding alps.
It was then around an hour to the second peak of Falken. Around 30 minutes of it is along a narrow ridge. It was never so scary, and there are fixed wires to help, but care is needed.
After a bite to eat, we headed back on down towards the valley, passing the Leckachalpe.
Once we were in the woods, it was a beautiful walk alongside streams and babbling brooks.
Make sure you walk along the gorge of the river back to Hittisau – it’s called the Engenlochschlucht. It makes the hike only a little longer, but it is beautiful.
We were then back in Hittisau – a great hike – 2 peaks, views of the alps and a gorge – what more could you want!
We did not find any places for food or accomodation on this hike. Take your own supplies!
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Need some hiking down-time?
If you need a day off from hiking, below are some of the great things you can do within 30 km from the start of this hike.
Hittisau outdoor pool
(0.5 km away)
Lovely outdoor pool which is never too busy. Perfect for relaxing after a long hike!
Wälderbähnle
(9.8 km away)
Steam railway through the Bregenzerwald.
Thalkirchdorf outdoor pool
(14.3 km away)
Wonderful, small, relaxed and family friendly outdoor pool
Weiler-Simmerberg outdoor pool
(14.8 km away)
Large outdoor pool with springboard and play areas. Wonderful place to spend a few hours!
Allgau Skywalk
(15.2 km away)
Tree top walk through the woods of Allgau.
Rappenlochsclucht
(15.7 km away)
Impressive stroll on elevated walkways through narrow gorge
Rolls Royce museum
(15.7 km away)
Fascinating museum of the world's most famous car.
Alpsee Bergwelt
(17.4 km away)
Fun adventure park - chairlift, summer toboggan run and mountain playground
Rhein railway
(22.6 km away)
Travel on the Rhein railway to the delta of the river
Lindau island
(23.0 km away)
Visit the unique town of Lindau on the island
Badestrand am Rohr
(23.7 km away)
Relax and swim in the lake which is the old Rhine
Festungsmuseum Heldsberg
(24.0 km away)
Look back into Switzerland's second world war history in this perfectly preseved fort built into the hillside
St Margarethen mineral baths
(24.5 km away)
Recently fully refurbished wellness center - spend an afternoon to recover
Berneck outdoor pool
(26.0 km away)
Wonderful, quiet outdoor pool with lots of grassy areas. Perfect place to relax
Götzis outdoor pool
(27.0 km away)
Beautiful area for enjoying the sun and a relaxing swim
Laterns summer sledge run
(27.5 km away)
Sledging in the summer on the Laterns Sommerrodelbahn
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