Bregenz | Adventure route Pfänder - Hirschberg
Popular family hike from Pfänder, the local mountain of the inhabitants of Bregenz, across the Hirschberg to Langen.
From the Pfänder you have a wonderful panoramic view over the whole of Lake Constance and the mountain peaks of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Vorarlberg. Around the mountain station and along the route there are several inns and snack stations to choose from.
Directions
Ascent with the Pfänderbahn to the summit station. From the mountain station hike via the Pfänder summit and the Jungholz parcel to the Hirschbergalpe and Hirschberg. Descent on the southern slope via the Ahornach, Geserberg and Stollen parcels to Langen. Return with the Landbus ( bus line 25) to Bregenz.Variants: Ascent via "G'schlief", the "Gschliefweg" (approx. 1.5 h walking time). The hike is also possible in the opposite direction (Langen - Ahornach - Hirschberg - Pfänder, 3 1/2 hours).
Suggestions, hints
Tour through the Alpine Wildlife Park below the Pfänderbahn summit station (open all year round daily from 8.30 to 18.30, free admission, approx. 30 minutes for the Wildlife Park Loop Trail).The Pfänderbahn Museum in the valley station: The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the Pfänderbahn (open daily), Admission free).
The cheese-trail to Eichenberg/Lutzenreute with information boards on cheese production (approx. 1.5 h walking time).
Best season
Safety information
Emergency phone numbers in Austria:140 Alpine Emergencies throughout Austria as a whole
144 Alpine Emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro Emergency calls (works with every mobile/provider)
www.vorarlberg.travel/en/safety-tips-on-the-mountain