The great naturalist adventure: Schwarzwasserbach

easy
Themed Trail

Distance

2.55 km

Duration

4:00 h

Altitude meters

1 m

Highest point

1231 m

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Tour description

The great naturalist adventure Schwarzwasserbach leads from Schröflesäge along the Schwarzwasserbach to the natural bridge. On this naturalist adventure, the whole family gains insight into the aquatic habitat and uncovers secrets around the Schwarzwasserbach.

The theme route is accompanied by a researcher's book with exciting puzzles about the natural spaces in the Kleinwalsertal. The researcher's book including the research set is available for €8 at the tourist information in the Walserhaus in Hirschegg. Along the way, research stations with discreetly integrated information pillars give useful tips for solving the tasks. The story of the marmot friends Burmi and Burmina and their "Research Expedition Schwarzwasserbach" is complemented by an exciting audio play.



Route description

Schwarzwassertalstraße, Schröflesäge - Kessellöcher - Sportplatz Au - Auweg - Naturbrücke - Nature Experience Area Kesselschwand

Recommended equipment

EMERGENCY CALL:

144 Alpine Emergencies Vorarlberg 

112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)    

The naturalist book Schwarzwasserbach is required for this theme route. It is available in the summer season at the tourist information in the Walserhaus in Hirschegg (including colored pencils and a magnifying glass cup) for €8.

Optionally, a smartphone is needed for the audio play with the additional stories about the research expedition of Burmi and Burmina.

Further info & links

Tips

In addition to the naturalist expedition at the Schwarzwasserbach, Burmi and Burmina also embark on a "Naturalist Adventure Insects" at the Heuberg and a "Naturalist Adventure Wildlife" in the Gemsteltal.


Further links

Nature Experience Map, scale 1:12,000. Available (for a fee) at the tourist information in the Walserhaus. 


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