Vorarlberg offers numerous family-friendly hiking trails that are also easy to do with pushchairs or small children. The Bregenzerwald and Kleinwalsertal in particular have specialised in family hikes and offer child-friendly routes with exciting adventure stations.

1. Alprundweg Damüls: Approx. 2 hours, 150 metres in altitude, suitable for children. Several refreshment stops on farmed alps provide welcome breaks with regional delicacies.
2. Formarinsee circular trail (Lechquellen area): Easy circular hike around one of Austria's most beautiful natural sites, approx. 1.5 hours. The turquoise blue surface of the water against an alpine backdrop delights children and adults alike.
3. Erste Ferienstraße Bregenzerwald: Several short themed hikes along the route, designed with children in mind and featuring playful learning stations.
4. Natursprünge Trail Brandnertal: Interactive themed trail for families, approx. 2 hours. Play stations impart knowledge about alpine nature.

Many cable cars in Vorarlberg transport pushchairs free of charge - this makes access to higher starting points much easier and saves valuable energy for the actual hike.

If you want to combine a family holiday with hiking in Vorarlberg, the family time at the Alpenstern is a suitable offer that combines active mountain experiences and relaxing family moments in Damüls.

Vorarlberg's high-altitude trails are among the most spectacular panoramic routes in the Eastern Alps. The alternation between blooming mountain meadows, narrow ridge passages and deep views of valleys and mountain lakes make these tours an absolute highlight for ambitious hikers.

1. Damülser Mittagsspitze (2,095 m): Medium-difficulty circular hike, approx. 3.5 hours, 650 metres in altitude. The 360° panorama of the Bregenzerwald, Arlberg and Rätikon from the summit is simply stunning. Starting point directly in Damüls.
2. Min Weag - stages in the Bregenzerwald: sections of the Vorarlberg long-distance hiking trail are ideal as day tours, such as stage 5 from Damüls to Faschina with spectacular views over the Große Walsertal.
3. Rätikon high trail (Montafon/Brandnertal): Can be hiked over several days or in individual stages, with overnight stays in huts and genuine high mountain character between Austria and Switzerland.
4. Hoher Ifen (Kleinwalsertal): Distinctive table mountain shape, approx. 4 hours walking time, moderate to difficult. The unique geology on the Gottesacker plateau is unrivalled in the Alps.

Careful planning is essential for panoramic hikes: always check the current weather conditions, wear sturdy mountain boots with treaded soles and take plenty of water with you. Caution is advised in the event of rapid weather changes on exposed ridges.

Mountain lakes are a hiking magnet in their own right in Vorarlberg. The combination of alpine scenery and the calm, often turquoise-blue shimmering surface of the water makes for unforgettable landscape experiences that invite you to linger.

• Lünersee (Brandnertal): Easily accessible with the Lünerseebahn cable car, circular hike around the lake approx. 1 hour (easy). Situated at 1,970 metres above sea level, it is often described as one of the most beautiful places in Austria.
• Körbersee (Lechquellengebiet/Warth): voted "Austria's most beautiful place" in 2017. Easy hike from the Hochtannberg Pass in approx. 30 minutes, also suitable as a starting point for more challenging tours.
• Formarinsee (Klostertal/Lech): The karst source of the Lech impresses with its impressive geology. Circular hike approx. 1.5 hours, with a cosy stop at the Freiburger Hütte.

Most of the lake hikes are ideal as half-day excursions and can be wonderfully combined with an enjoyable stop for refreshments.

In addition to the well-known classics, Vorarlberg has numerous routes that are surprisingly quiet even in the high season. Those who hike off the main paths will be rewarded with unspoilt nature and a feeling of true seclusion - an insider tip for anyone looking for peace and quiet when hiking in Vorarlberg.

1. Großes Walsertal - circular hike through the biosphere reserve: The Großes Walsertal is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and is significantly less visited than the neighbouring Bregenzerwald. The route from Sonntag via Alpe Garnera offers solitude, biodiversity and a fascinating experience of nature far away from the crowds.
2. Gadental near Bludenz: one of the quietest side valleys in Vorarlberg and a specially protected nature reserve. The moderate hike along the Gadenbach stream leads through unspoilt forests and is hardly developed for tourism.
3. Damülser Hochmoor - Uga-Alpe-Rundweg: Accessible directly from Damüls, this trail leads through one of the highest upland moors in the Alps. The route is rarely listed on the major tour portals because it is marketed regionally - and that is precisely what makes it so special.

The area around Damüls in particular offers hikers looking for peace and quiet routes that don't appear in any top lists - but are particularly rewarding for this very reason.

For hikers who want to spend more than one day on the trail, Vorarlberg offers several excellent long-distance hiking trails that are among the best in Europe.

• Min Weag (My Way): 31 stages around the whole of Vorarlberg, approx. 400 km in total length. The trail connects all regions of the state and can also be hiked in individual stages - perfect for flexible tour planning.
• Lechweg: 125 km from the source at Lake Formarinsee to the Lech Falls near Füssen. One of the first long-distance hiking trails to be certified as a "Leading Quality Trail - Best of Europe" with a high level of comfort throughout.
• Rätikon High Trail: Crossing the border between Austria and Switzerland, 4-5 days, with overnight stays in mountain huts and a high alpine experience for experienced mountain hikers.

If you want to combine a long-distance hike with comfort, you can do individual stages as day tours and return to the hotel in the evening. The Damüls location is particularly well suited as a starting point for Min-Weag stages in the Bregenzerwald - so you can enjoy the freedom of long-distance hiking during the day and the comfort of a well-kept hotel in the evening.