The Hiking Trail – Rappenloch Canyon and Staufensee Lake
The hiking trail in the Rappenloch canyon begins on the outskirts of the city of Dornbirn. After a short walk from the parking lot to the canyon entrance, a wonderful trail begins on wooden bridges attached to the large rock walls. After a moderate ascent inside the canyon, you reach Staufensee lake and continue walking around it. At the end of the lake is the Ebensand power station, which was established back in the 19th century.
The way back is on the same trail inside the canyon until you return to the point where you started the walk. Along the trail, there are several small huts where you can stop and buy some snacks and drinks and enjoy the view.
- Hiking duration: One hour and 15 minutes.
- Starting and ending point: Gütle.
- Trail marking: Yellow and white.
- Signage along the way: Gütle – Rappenlochschlucht – Staufenseerundweg – Rappenlochschlucht – Gütle
This is what the Rappenloch Canyon looks like
The Alploch Canyon Hiking Trail
This trail starts at the same place as the previous trail. Initially, you walk through the Rappenloch Canyon to Staufensee lake. At the lake, near the old power station, there is a split towards the Alploch Canyon.
The trail in the Alploch Canyon is quite similar to the trail in the Rappenloch Canyon, and it also has wooden bridges and wonderful views. At the end of the walk, you reach the Schmitte bus stop, and from there you can take a bus back to the starting point.
- Hiking duration: One hour and 15 minutes.
- Starting point: Gütle.
- Ending point: Schmitte bus stop
- Trail marking: Yellow and white.
- Signage along the way: Gütle – Rappenlochschlucht – Staufensee – Alplochschlucht – Bus stop Schmitte
Please note: You should start the trail early enough so as not to miss the bus back. In this area, the frequency of buses is not very high.
Additional Essential Information for Visiting Rappenloch Canyon
Address: Gütlestraße, 6850 Dornbirn
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The capital city of the state of Vorarlberg – Bregenz – is a short drive from the Rappenloch Canyon. For restaurants, shopping, or just relaxing by the lake, it’s worth driving there. Read more information about Bregenz.
