Swing trail | Fontanella-Faschina

Moderate
Refreshments
From A to B
Hiking trail · Fontanella
04:25 h duration
12,2 km Length
1757 m Highest point
1171 m Lowest point
530 m Ascent
840 m Descent
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Tour description

Swing hike in the Großes Walsertal: two swings, two special places. From Faschina to Seewaldsee lake, you can experience the biosphere park from new perspectives - while swinging, enjoying and hiking.

Description

This route combines two special swinging spots in the Großes Walsertal valley into a varied hike. The first swing is located in Faschina on the Hahnenköpfle, near the middle station of the Staffelalpbahn cable car, which can be reached on foot or by cable car. There you can enjoy a wide view at lofty heights. The trail continues via the Franz-Josef-Hütte, which invites you to take a break, and past the Staffelalpsee lake back to Faschina. From here, the trail leads via the Zafernmaisäß and the quietly situated Bärenalpe down to the Seewaldsee lake. Above the lake, the second swing awaits - a place to pause and let your gaze wander into the valley. In between, quiet forests, wide alpine meadows and impressive panoramas alternate. The hike offers space for relaxed breaks as well as sporting ambitions and combines exercise with special moments above the Walser Valley. After the hike, you can either take the bus from Fontanella-Säge back to the Faschinajoch or follow the hiking trail.

Directions

Faschinajoch (bus stop) - Schaukel middle station Staffelalp-Bahn - Franz-Josef-Hütte - Faschinajoch - Zafernmaisäß - Bärenalpe - Schaukel Seewaldsee - Seewaldsee - Fontanella-Säge (bus stop). From there, either take the bus to the next destination or take the hiking trail back to the Faschinajoch.

Equipment

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

Tip from the author

Along the way, numerous huts, mountain pastures and inns invite you to stop for a bite to eat.

Further information and links
Public transportation

Country bus 570 stops "Faschina Passhöhe/Seilbahnen" (start) and "Fontanella Säge" (destination)

You can find the timetable online at www.vmobil.at

Parking

Public parking lot in Faschina

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 Hiking trail
Difficulty Moderate
Finish ADEG grocery store
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