Alberschwende – Cross-country skiing, trails and regional culture

Alberschwende offers several clearly distinct options for winter days and excursions: three cross-country ski trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels, Fallbach Waterfall, which can only be reached on foot, trails through the surrounding area and regional culture.

• At the Hinterfeld Sports Centre, there is a moderately difficult cross-country ski trail that is just under 6 km long.
• An easy cross-country ski loop is 1.5 km long, while a moderately difficult loop is 2.5 km long.
• Fallbach Waterfall can only be reached on foot as part of a hike.
• The Coseum – Alberschwende Local History Museum presents the region’s rural residential culture of the 18th and 19th centuries.
• The musical hiking trail on the Brüggelekopf comprises ten musically designed stations; the Brüggelekopf is also a destination for mountain bikers.

Cross-country skiing with different trail lengths

For cross-country skiers, the selection ranges from a short, easy loop to a moderately difficult trail that is just under 6 km long. The 1.5 km loop is classified as easy, while the 2.5 km loop has a moderate difficulty level. Another moderately difficult trail is located at the Hinterfeld Sports Centre and is just under 6 km long. Cross-country skiing and alpine skiing therefore remain different offerings.

Fallbach Waterfall and hiking route

Fallbach Waterfall can only be reached on foot as part of a hike. The waterfall lies in a gorge between the Fischbach-Urdrehen and Weitloch parcels. The barbecue area is located at Fallbach Waterfall. The excursion therefore combines access via a hiking trail with a destination in a gorge and an opportunity to take a break.

Culture, villagescape and trails

The exhibition booths of the Coseum – Alberschwende Local History Museum reflect the region’s rural residential culture of the 18th and 19th centuries. Another historical reference is the memorial to the euthanasia victims from Alberschwende. It was erected in 2009 in front of the main portal of the parish church.

The villagescape includes the village lime tree on Alberschwende’s village square. Its trunk circumference is more than eight metres. From the village centre, a route also leads via part of the Legends Trail to Schwarzenberg and Andelsbuch. This route adds a connection to two other villages to the local trails.

The musical hiking trail with ten musically designed stations runs along the Brüggelekopf. The Brüggelekopf is also a destination for mountain bikers. Hiking and mountain biking thus complement the trail’s cultural character.

FAQ

How long are the cross-country ski loops in Alberschwende?

There is an easy 1.5 km loop, a moderately difficult 2.5 km loop and a moderately difficult cross-country ski trail at the Hinterfeld Sports Centre that is just under 6 km long.

How can Fallbach Waterfall be reached?

Fallbach Waterfall can only be reached on foot as part of a hike. It lies in a gorge between Fischbach-Urdrehen and Weitloch; the barbecue area is located at Fallbach Waterfall.

What regional culture does the Coseum present?

The exhibition booths of the local history museum present the region’s rural residential culture of the 18th and 19th centuries. The memorial to the euthanasia victims from Alberschwende was erected in 2009 in front of the main portal of the parish church.

Where does the route from the village centre lead?

From the centre of Alberschwende, a route leads via part of the Legends Trail to Schwarzenberg and Andelsbuch.

What does the Brüggelekopf offer?

The Brüggelekopf is also a destination for mountain bikers.

If you would like to compare other destinations for planning your trip, you can also find Sulzberg (Sulzberg), Mellau (Mellau), Lingenau (Lingenau), Andelsbuch (Andelsbuch), Riefensberg (Riefensberg), Hirschegg (Hirschegg), Mittelberg (Mittelberg) and Au (Au).

To the higher-level travel overview: Bregenz District.