Tierwelten-Weg | Brandnertal

Have you ever imagined slipping into a marmot's burrow? And do you know how old a queen bee actually gets? On the Animal Worlds Trail you can learn more about the world of animals in Brandnertal.

The trail starts with the ascent on the Palüdbahn cable car. From there, the easy hiking trail leads up towards the Palüdhütte and before there on to the Niggenkopf. At Niggenkopf downhill to the Inner Parpfienzalpe and on to the mountain station of the Dorfbahn cable car. The Dorfbahn cable car takes you back down into the valley. The trail can be walked in both directions. You can get back to the car park with public bus line 580.

Tip: Keep your eyes open. You may discover one or two animals in the wild.

Unterwegs am Tierwelten-Weg
Wissenswertes über Murmeltiere gilt es zu entdecken
Auch über Adler kann man viel erfahren
Wanderwegenetz Vorarlberg

Author's recommendation

Even more secrets about the nature of the Brandnertal can be discovered at the Natursprünge-Weg!

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, filled water bottle and snack as well as hiking poles are recommended. Mobile phone in case of emergency.

Route description

Start: Palüdbahn mountain station or Dorfbahn mountain station, Brand

End: Palüdbahn mountain station or Dorfbahn mountain station, Brand

Ascent with Dorfbahn - top station Dorfbahn - Innere Parpfienzalpe - Niggenkopf - Palüd - top station Palüdbahn - descent with Palüdbahn.

Properties

Linear route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cableway ascent/descent

Emergency services

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