Bregenzerwald, snowshoeing and fitness in western Austria

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Bregenzerwald, raquettes et remise en forme dans l'ouest autrichien

Le Renkknies - Balderschwang ou Sibratsgfall - Au

Trip Description

A snowshoe hike in Austria, in the beautiful Bregenzerwald region. To the east of Lake Constance, this large lake at the borders of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, begins the preserved region of the Bregenzerwald, which stretches to the Arlberg mountains. Vast forests, mountains, lakes, shimmering villages... Nature here is superb and romantic; in winter, snow covers the vast alpine pastures and meadows with a thick white blanket, adding even more majesty to the surrounding peaks… This former free community of Vorarlberg has forged a land with strong nature, but also very rich in folklore and traditions. You will see that the welcome of the "Walder" is not just words; you will admire the picturesque houses with facades covered in wooden tiles and many small windows adorned with lace; you will discover the old forges and woodcarving workshops; you will taste, at random Gasthofs, Bergkäse or cheese spätzle, washed down, of course, with blonde beer! Your stay takes place in a typical hotel / Gasthof***, offering sauna, hammam, jacuzzi… which you can enjoy every evening after your walks. Ideal for recharging your batteries!

Accomodation

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Stay program

day 1
Bregenz - Sibratsgfall (929 m)
Welcome to Bregenz, on the shores of Lake Constance, then transfer (37 km) to the mountain village of Sibratsgfäll, in the heart of the Bregenzerwald and surrounded by pristine alpine pastures. If you are coming by car, go directly to the hotel. Transfer: private vehicle, about 45 minutes. Accommodation: Gasthof*** hotel. Meals included: dinner. Meals not included: breakfast, lunch.
day 2
The snow-covered alpine pastures of Sibratsgfall
From this small village at the end of the world, we will head towards Mähmoos, cross the Subersach river on a small bridge, follow the rounded heights of the Patennekleiner, and return to the village at the end of a day through the snowy alpine pastures of the Bregenzerwald. Walking time: about 5 hours. Positive elevation gain: + 250 m. Negative elevation gain: - 250 m. Accommodation: Gasthof hotel***. Meals included: breakfast - lunch - dinner.
day 3
Sibratsgfall - Hittisau
A crossing that will take us to the beautiful village of Hittisau, crossing the small Hittisberg massif at 1328 m. Return by postal bus to the hotel. Walking time: about 5 hours. Positive elevation gain: +300 m. Negative elevation loss: -430 m. Accommodation: Gasthof*** hotel. Meals included: breakfast - lunch - dinner.
day 4
The Renkknies - Balderschwang or Sibratsgfäll - Au
Ascent to the summit of Renkknies (1411 m), which offers a view over the Balderschwanger valley to the north. Descent through the alpine pastures and then through the forest into the Balderschwang valley. The day offers us beautiful panoramas of the villages and mountains of the Bregenzerwald. Return by postal bus to the hotel. Walking time: about 5 hours. Positive elevation gain: + 500 m. Negative elevation gain: - 400 m. Alternative option: We will head due south to the Schönenbach alp (1025 m). The ascent, gentle up to Haldenalpe, becomes a bit steeper as we climb through a succession of alpine pastures (1477 m) and cross a small wooded ridge at 1498 m, the summit of the day. Then descent via the Stogger Sattel (1415 m) which offers you a remarkable panorama! Descent to Au through open and snowy alpine pastures. Return by postal bus to Sibratsgfäll. Walking time: about 6 hours. Positive elevation gain: + 550 m. Negative elevation gain: - 625 m. Accommodation: hotel gasthof***. Meals included: breakfast - lunch - dinner.
day 5
Balderschwang - Spicherhaldealpe (1481 m)
A small panoramic summit located in Germany, just 2 steps from Balderschwang: fabulous panorama! Then return to Sibratsgfäll. Walking time: about 5 hours. Positive elevation gain: +400 m. Negative elevation gain: -400 m. Accommodation: Gasthof*** hotel. Meals included: breakfast - lunch - dinner.
day 6
Sibratsgfall - Bregenz - End of the stay
After breakfast, transfer to Bregenz for those who came by train; dispersal at the hotel for those who came by car. End of the stay. Meals included: breakfast. Meals not included: lunch - dinner.