Wanderfestival Kleinwalsertal - Hike the Valley: Gold-Strecke
Tour description
The Gold Trail of “Hike the Valley” is approximately 23 kilometers long and has an elevation gain of about 1,000 meters.For all ambitious and experienced hikers, this route is a personal challenge in the midst of the beautiful nature of the Kleinwalsertal valley. Inspired by the unique atmosphere of the event, experienced hikers can surpass themselves on this technically and physically demanding route and be proud of having conquered the royal route when they reach the finish line. The Gold Route runs in sections on an alpine trail and is aimed at experienced hikers. It leads over partially exposed sections and requires a head for heights and sure-footedness.
After starting at the Walserhaus in Hirschegg, the route leads via Rohrweg and Schöntalweg up to the Heubergbahn mountain station and continues along the scenic Oberer Höhenweg. It then continues along the Ochsenhofer Köpfe and down into the Schwarzwassertal valley. The route leads through the Hirschegg district of Wäldele to the finish at the Walserhaus in Hirschegg.
Joint start at 9 a.m. at the Walserhaus in Hirschegg
Finish line at the Walserhaus in Hirschegg
Route description
Gemeinsamer Start am Walserhaus in Hirschegg – Rohrweg - Oberhirschegg – Schöntalweg – Heuberg Bergstation – Höhenweg - Sonna-Alp – Bühlalpe – Stutzalpe – Muttelbergkopf – Gratweg Ochsenhofer Köpfe – Ochsenhofer Scharte – Schwarzwasserhütte – Melköde – Auenhütte – Oberwald – Bruder-Klaus-Kapelle – Schwarzwassertalstraße - Sonnenbühl - Zieleinlauf in Hirschegg am Walserhaus
Recommended equipment
144 Alpine emergencies in Vorarlberg
112 Euro emergency number (works with any mobile phone/network)
The route will not be continuously marked on the day of the event, 4 October 2025. Participants in ‘Hike the Valley’ are responsible for themselves and are on their own on the route. The Gold route runs in sections on an alpine trail and is intended for experienced hikers. It leads over partially exposed sections and requires a head for heights and sure-footedness.
Individual hiking equipment. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. There are regional snack stations along the route; otherwise, you will need to provide your own food and drink along the route.Further info & links
Further links
The ‘Hike the Valley’ event takes place as part of the hiking festival in Kleinwalsertal. The event involves hiking the specified route independently.The focus of ‘Hike the Valley’ is on experiencing nature, community spirit and personal challenge. It is not a competition between participants, so there is no timekeeping.
