Winter hike along the Schwarzwasserbach to Walserschanz

Tour description

This winter hike leads from Hirschegg along the Schwarzwasserbach to Walserschanz. The natural bridge, the Hochmoor Höfle, as well as panoramic views from Nebelhorn to Widderstein make this winter hike particularly varied.

From the starting point at Sportplatz Au, the prepared winter hiking trail leads downstream to the Schwarzwasserbach. This is crossed via the natural bridge, a naturally formed rock bridge covered with fir trees. Along the Karolinenweg, you pass a waterfall through the forest until reaching the Hochmoor Höfle. Over the Höfle bridge, the route continues on the Schwarzwasserbach path along the Schwarzwasserbach through the Jägerwinkel, where the Schwarzwasserbach flows into the Breitach. After some bends, the trail goes under the Schwendebrücke into Außerschwende. From Hotel Sonnenburg, a prepared winter trail continues towards Straußberg, where the highest point of the route is reached. Passing Schmalzloch, Fuchsloch, and Fuchsloch-Alpe, the trail steeply descends through the forest to the Breitach. Further towards Walserschanz, following the course of the Breitach to the entrance of the Breitachklamm. From here to Walserschanz, the path climbs steeply to the main road. From there, the Walserbus returns to the valley towns or the starting point of the route.

The winter hike can be shortened by about half an hour by hiking from the Breitachweg via the Waldhaus to the Waldhaus bus stop.