Hiking tours and themed trails in and around Damüls
Hiking tours in the Bregenz Forest:
Hiking is a favourite occupation when holidaying in the Austrian Alps. Getting out in the healthy air is good for body and soul, and the immense variety of impressions will inspire you over and over again. And let's not forget the mountain cabins you will find on your way, offering delicious Vorarlberg dishes to give you energy for your explorations.
300 kilometres of hiking paths traverse the Damüls region between the Bregenz Forest and the Great Walser Valley. Make your choice, depending on enthusiasm and level of fitness, and enjoy a wonderful day of hiking through the Damüls mountain scenery. The region offers the complete range of possibilities, from pleasant walking paths to mountain crag tours with steep climbs.
Full day hikes
Around the Klippern
Ascend on the Uga-Express - Ugaalp - Wannenalp - Skitunnel - Kanisalpe - Obere Alpe - Mittelargenalpe - Hinterargenalpe - Ugaalp - Uga-Express Bergstation [mountain station]
Around the Walser settlement
Uga-Express Bergstation [mountain station] (1,800 m) – Ugaalpe – Hochblanken (2,068 m) – Ragazer Blanken (2,051 m) – Sünser Joch – Oberdamülser Alpe – Damüls (1,430 m)
Zaferhorn
Damüls - Faschina - Bartholomäus Alpe - Fürkele and Chapel of St Hubert - Zafer Horn - Zafera Maisäß - Faschina - Damüls
Half-day hikes
Up the Mittagspitze
Uga-Express Bergstation [mountain station] - Uga-Alp - Damülser Mittagspitze and return
On the Oberdamüls Alm
Kirchdorf - Herte - Alpe Oberdamüls - Sunnegg - Herte - Kirchdorf Damüls
Damüls Circuit
Uga-Express four-seater chairlift Talstation [valley station] - ascend on the chairlift - Ugaalpe - Hochblanken - Sünserjoch - Siebenhügel - Kirchdorf - Uga-Express four-seater chairlift Talstation [valley station]
Themed hikes
Water hiking
Hike to three cultural monuments in the Great Walser Valley: Kessena-Schlucht, Bad Rothenbrunnen and Schwefelquelle:
Buchboden – Kessena-Schlucht – Eisenquelle Rothenbrunnen – Tuffquelle – Schwefelquelle Buchboden
Faschina floral nature trail
Ascend on the Staffelalpe chairlift - get off at Mittelstation - follow signs to the Bergstation [mountain station] - return on the Staffelalpe to the Talstation [valley station]
Rooms for your holiday in Vorarlberg
Discover the charming hiking trails of the Damüls-Faschina region on the Furkajoch pass between 1,400 and 2,100 metres above sea level. Nature lovers will find their Eldorado here with blossoming fields, vivid green alpine meadows, crystal clear mountain lakes and leafy forests. For additional walking tour suggestions, simply ask your hosts at the Mittagspitze Hotel. Book your room today in the Alpine Lifestyle Hotel in the mountain village of Damüls!
