Forest Experience Trail ​|​ Marul

Easy
closed
Family-friendly
Round trip
Thematic trail

Two adventure trails of different lengths in the Großes Walsertal Biosphere Park offer plenty of variety and fun for the whole family, but also interesting facts for anyone interested in nature.

01:30 h duration
3,38 km Length
1028 m Highest point
905 m Lowest point
129 m Ascent
129 m Descent
Condition
Difficulty
Result
Landscape

Tour description

Young and old discoverers walk together along the Marulbach stream, linger and dream, play in and with nature and get creative. There is definitely no room for boredom on the forest adventure trail in Raggal-Marul! You will find a 300 year old elm, a BBQ-place with hammocks, a ground window, a suspension bridge, a sound hut and things to know about hunting and game and a DIY log cabin as well as some information boards.Those interested in nature will also get their money's worth on the forest adventure trail in Marul if you choose the large loop.

Short version (see map/gpx-data) - especially for families

  • Length: 3.5 km
  • Walking time: approx. 1½ hours
  • Altitude difference: 220

In the course of this variant, which is especially recommended for families with small children, almost all stations with games of skill are included. The pond with the barbecue area is the last stop on the short variant. Here you also cross the Marulbach stream and return to Marul.

Long variant

  • Length: approx. 5.6 km
  • Walking time: approx. 2½ hours
  • Altitude difference: 260

As an extension of the short route, this variant features stations on nature, geology and interesting facts about the valley. Not to forget beautiful viewpoints and the breathtaking bridge over the gorge!

Directions

Car park Marul - entrance to the forest experience trail - Sand - stream crossing - (for the long variant continue towards Untere Nova Alpe - stream crossing - Hof) - car park Marul

Equipment

Ankle-high mountain boots with treaded soles, sun and rain protection, snack, filled water bottle and first aid kit. Mobile phone for emergencies.

Public transport

Bus line 575, bus stop Marul Kirche/Wanderparkplatz
Timetable online at www.vmobil.at

Parking

Car park, Marul

Tips

Ideal for families, also perfect as a day trip!

Starting Point

Car park Marul, Raggal

Destination

Car park Marul, Raggal

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL
140 Alpine emergencies Austria-wide
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro-emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern

Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz) 

Characteristics
Tour type Thematic trail
Difficulty Easy
Start Bushaltestelle - Kirche
Finish Bushaltestelle - Kirche
Elevation profile
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