Swing trail ​|​ Fontanella​-​Faschina

Moderate
Refreshments
From A to B
Hiking trail · Fontanella

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.

04:25 h duration
12,2 km Length
1757 m Highest point
1171 m Lowest point
530 m Ascent
840 m Descent
Condition
Technique
Difficulty
Result
Landscape
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

Safety in the mountains

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
Elevation profile
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