Well known for skiing – less well known for hiking. All the better to discover beautifully quiet mountain strolls!
Vorarlberg is a state in western Austria that is almost entirely made up of mountains. It shares a border with Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Germany, part of this border is down the centre of the very pretty Lake Constance. The capital of the state is Bregenz, a town that is often also seen as the cultural capital of the area. In winter the famous skiing areas around St. Anton and Lech are well visited and in the summer, the peak of Pfänder offers stunning views across Lake Constance.
Most importantly though there are hikes for all fitness levels to be found in Vorarlberg. From a short stroll along a lake to a long hike up the mountains, there is something for everyone. And the famously cosy Austrian mountain huts invite for numerous refreshment stops on the way.
A glorious hike with everything - charming village, meadows, woods, views of mountains, valleyss and Lake Constance. And, it's very quiet - you'll hardly meet anybody. Perfect!
A glorious, short hike with amazing views from the top of Gantakopf. The hike is especially stunning in autumn, when everything turns orange! And if you like Kaiserschmarren then be sure to visit the Nova Stoba restarant!
This is a short hike and perfect for an afternoon. Hike down into the Evil Gorge (Üble Schlucht) and be amazed at how rock has been carved this deep and dramatic scenery! Take care on the steep paths - there are wires to help.
A lovely full day walk in the hills of Bregenzerald with great views from Schweizerberg and continuous panoramic views from Simlisgschwend to Doren. You'll also pass over two covered wooden bridges crossing the Weissach river.
A perfect, easy half day hike to Brüggelekopf above Alberschwende. Throughout the hike there are views in all directions - to the Swiss Rhine valley, to the Bodensee, into Bregenzerwald and across to the Allgäu alps. No excuse not to go and do this wonderful stroll!
This hike starts in the wonderfully positioned village of Sulzberg which has great views in all directions. It passes through charming meadows down to the waterfall at Eibele and returns to Sulzberg through shaded woods. Lovely!
A fantastic walk through the dramatic Rappenlochschlucht. It passes high above the gorge, around the Staufensee and then across the ancient Ammans bridge. A wonderful, exciting hike! Note - the gorge is closed from November to April.
A wonderful hike across meadows to the perfectly located, pretty village of Sulzberg with views across the Austrian, German and Swiss alps. And there is the opportunity to buy cheese and ice-cream!
If you fancy a short, easy stroll in a nature reserve alongside the Bodensee then this is perfect! Remember to take your binoculars to spot the local birdlife - it's a real haven for wildlife...
This hike which starts in Austria will take you to the highest point of the stunning limestone Rätikon mountain range. We extended the hike by looping into Switzerland to enjoy the Swiss summer flowers and views across the Swiss Alps. Simply beautiful.
This is a beautifully quiet and long hike from the Grosses Walsertal. It passes by the historic Bad Rothenbrunnen and climbs over the Mutterwangjoch (2025m). There is then a gentle climb up to the Biberacher hut and finally up to the Hochkünzelspitze (2397m) for amazing views over the Vorarlberg Alps.
