Suggested Excursions

Once around Vorarlberg (approx. 180km)

The tour begins and ends in Bregenz on of bliss and serenity in summer. The route Lake Constance. Head for the Bregenzer­ then continues through the Klos­ter­tal wald, which is known for its cheese and valley, the alpine city of Blu­denz, the wood-shingled houses. Wide-open with medieval town of Feldkirch and returns gently rising mountains and forests first, via Dornbirn to Bregenz. the valley then narrows, with impos­ing craggy peaks towering on the left and Itinerary: right side of the road. Bregenz – Bregenzerwald – Lech – At the Hochtannberg, make sure not to Klostertal – Bludenz – Feldkirch – Dorn- miss the walk to the picturesque lake birn – Bregenz Körbersee. Continue to Lech, a highcarat Frastanz/Walgau ski resort in the Alps in winter, a heaven

Bregenzerwald Panorama (approx. 70km)

The tour starts from the northern Bregen­ impressing village square with its historic zer­wald in southerly direction, where the Bregenzerwald buildings and the notable mountains never seem to stop rising. Take parish church. Passing the Bödele, the in the views of typical villages and their route continues to Dorn­birn and the wood-shingled houses. Au-Schoppernau Rolls-Royce museum, the largest private is ideal for a stop. From here, a cable-car collection of these preci-ous cars. takes you up to Diedamskopf at 2,090m. The breathtaking views of the countless Itinerary: mountain peaks will more than reward Alberschwende – Egg – Andelsbuch – you for the journey! Next head Bezau – Au-Schoppernau – Diedamskopf – to Schwarzen­berg, one of the prettiest Schwarzenberg – Bödele – Dorn­birn Schwarzenberg, Bregenzerwald villages in all of Vorarlberg. Marvel at the (Rolls-Royce­ museum)

Mountain Impressions in the Kleinwalsertal (approx. 180km)

The Kleinwalsertal is a curious corner of all year round and certainly worth a visit. Vorarlberg. By road, it is accessible from The Kleinwalsertal Bergschau exhibition Germany only. The valley is hemmed informs­ at four stations and different in on three sides by more than 2,000m theme trails in the valley and on the moun- high mountains. The pristine and largely tains on geology and the fascinating world un­spoilt nature is perfectly shielded from of mountains. motorised through-traffic and noise. In the summer, the Kleinwalsertal is a Itinerary: much-sought destination among hikers, Bregenz – Bregenzerwald – Hittisau – Bal­ cyclists and holiday-makers wanting derschwang Riedberg pass – Oberstdorf – to replenish spent energy in nature. An Kleinwalsertal – Oberstaufen – Queralpen­­­­ Kleinwalsertal ex-hibition on the history of skiing is open strasse – Weiler/Langen – Bregenz

Exploring hydropower in Montafon (ca. 145 km)

The tour starts and ends in Bludenz, alpine top, you are rewarded by splendid views city at the crossroads of four imposing of Lake Silvretta­ and Piz Buin (3,312 m), mountain valleys. One is the Montafon, Vorarlberg’s highest peak. From Bieler­ renowned for its lovely ski areas and hike- höhe, the itinerary continues through able mountains. Moreover, the Montafon­ is the Tyrolese Paznaun valley, passing the the centre of hydro-electric power generat­ famous villages of Galtür and Ischgl, to ion in Vorarlberg, conveyed hands-on­ in the Inn valley in the Tyrol, before it returns the energie.raum in Parte­ nen­ at the valley through the Arlberg tunnel to Bludenz. end. The highlight of the tour is a ride up on the Silvretta High-Alpine Road, which Itinerary: winds in over 30 bends up to Bielerhöhe Bludenz – Silvretta-Hochalpenstrasse – Silvretta reservoir, Bielerhöhe heights at 2,032m. Having reached the Bielerhöhe – Paznauntal – Arlberg – Bludenz­

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Around Lake Constance (approx. 150km)

The tour starts and ends in Bregenz. It the flower island to Meersburg, a mediev- runs clockwise around Lake Constance al wine-growing town. The tour then to the major attractions. Along the Swiss contin­ues via Friedrichsha­fen (zeppelin shores of Lake Constance first head to the museum) and Lindau (a delightful island mediev­al town of Konstanz, venue of the town) back to Bregenz. papal Council in the 14th century, from there to the monastic and horticultural Itinerary: island of Reichenau, which is known for Bregenz – along the Swiss shore of Lake its Roman churches and abbeys (UNESCO Constance to Konstanz – Reichenau is- world heritage site!). We recommend that land – Mainau flower island – ferry from you take the re-warding detour to Mainau Constance to Meersburg – Frie­drichs­- Bodensee island. A ferry service takes visitors from ha­fen – Lindau – Bregenz

To the Rhine Falls and Schaffhausen (approx. 280km)

The tour starts and ends in Bregenz. The falls. Return via Zurich, Winterthur and route first follows the Swiss shore of St. Gallen to Bregenz. Lake Constance to Stein am Rhein. Here is where the Rhine, which crosses Lake Itinerary: Constance, leaves the lake. Bregenz – Rorschach – Kreuzlingen – The small village is known for its beauti- Stein am Rhein – Schaffhausen – Zürich – ful half-timbered houses. The next stop Winterthur – St. Gallen - Bregenz is Schaffhausen, which stands out for its lovely Gothic and Baroque buildings and a number of historic fountains. Out of town look out for the Rhine Falls, 150 m wide Schaffhausen Rhine Falls and 23 m high, Europe’s biggest water-

Around the Säntis (approx. 130km)

With its majestic presence, the 2,504m continue to the Principality of Liechten­ high Säntis is the highest peak in Eastern stein and its capital Vaduz. The towering Switzerland. A cable-car takes visitors up castle of the princely family overlooks to the summit, where dazzling panoramic the town. The tour ends in the medieval views unfold. Starting in Bregenz, the Vorarlberg town of Feldkirch. tour heads to the picture-pretty Appen­zell region and the capital town of Ap­pen­zell Itinerary: with its painted timber houses. Bregenz – St. Margrethen – Altstätten – From the valley terminal of Säntisbahn Appenzell – Urnäsch – Schwägalp – ride at Schwägalp, it is just a couple of minut­es up by cable-car to the Säntis –Wildhus – to the craggy peak of Säntis. Passing Wild­­ Werdenberg – Buchs – Vaduz –Feldkirch Säntis hus, Werdenberg and Buchs, you will

St. Gallen – Appenzell (approx. 100km)

Starting in Bregenz, the route heads to yourself be enchanted by the colourful Rorschach. A ride on the cog railway to timber houses. Hosting exhibitions of Heiden is highly recommended. Enjoy the 20th century art, the Liner Museum and sweeping views of Lake Constance and Ziegelhütte Kunsthalle both make for a the Rhine valley. St. Gallen is the biggest stark architectural contrast. The tour ends city in eastern Switzerland, known for in Bregenz on Lake Constance. its decorated bay windows, its Baroque abbey church and abbey library, designat­ Itinerary: ed a UNESCO world heritage site. Bregenz – St. Margrethen – Rorschach After a visit of town, head to the coun- (ride up by cog railway to Heiden) – try-side and the Appenzell district with St. Gal­len – Appenzell – Bregenz St. Gallen abbey library its capital city by the same name and let

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