Find the Haspelwaldmändle
Tour description
On this themed hike, families with children from 4 years old search for the Haspelwaldmändle, which hides in the forest area of the same name below the Walmendingerhorn. On the way to find the Haspelwaldmändle, 6 information signs with exciting information about the forest and its animal inhabitants are passed. Using this information on the hiking trail, the puzzle at the end of the hike at the Bühlalpe can also be easily solved.
The experience hike leads from Mittelberg past the Maisäß lift and along the Stützeweg. Shortly before the hamlet of Erlenboden is the first information sign. From there up the winding asphalt path and on the Haspelwaldweg. Before entering the forest, the third information sign stands. Through the forest area and across a clearing past several stations to the Gasthof Bühlalpe. Those who can solve the puzzle about the Haspelwaldmändle will find a little surprise here. From there initially on a familiar route over an asphalted serpentine path through shaded fern forest and mountain meadows over the Hofstatt back to Mittelberg.
Mittelberg
Mittelberg
Route description
Mittelberg - Maisäß lift - Stützeweg - Erlenboden - Haspelwaldweg - Gasthof Bühlalpe - Hofstatt - Mittelberg
Recommended equipment
Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
The path is not suitable for strollers.
Further info & links
Tips
There is an exciting book about the Haspelwaldmändle, which is available directly at the Bühlalpe or from Anke Drechsel in the Chrömle "Beautiful things made of felt" opposite the Walserhaus in Hirschegg.
Further links
More information about the themed trail can be found at www.haspelwaldmaendle.at .
Nature experience map, scale 1:12,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information in the Walserhaus.
Unlimited hiking in the Kleinwalsertal. Hiking and route map with hiking guide and panorama, scale 1:25,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information in the Walserhaus.
Alpine club map Bavarian Alps, Kleinwalsertal BY2, scale 1:25,000