Hiking on the Heuberg

Hiking details:
Walking time: approximately 2.5 hours
Difficulty level: easy

The upper high-altitude trail leads through the slopes of the Heuberg. The easily accessible forest path is ideal for hiking for children and seniors. Passing dense spruce forests, magnificent flower meadows, and grazing cattle, the trail is sure to delight children. The panoramic descent begins at the Bühlalpe. The Baader high-altitude trail takes you past the Chalta spring on the Heuberg, where you can fill your water bottle with fresh mountain water. The last section follows a well-maintained hiking trail.

Hiking details:
Walking time: approximately 1 hour
Difficulty level: easy

The mountain station welcomes you with a view of the Gottesacker plateau and the Hochifen. The first few meters of the hike on the Heuberg lead along a paved alpine road over the Heuberg hollow, home to the orchid, a wild orchid species. The subsequent wooded path descends steeply towards the Schwarzwassertal valley. The tour can be extended at the Auenhütte or the valley station of the "Ifenbahn": /bergbahnen/ifenbahn/. The bus takes you back towards Riezlern from there.

Hiking details:
Walking time: approximately 3 hours
Difficulty level: moderate

Hike 2 on the Heuberg is a bit more challenging, so hiking boots are recommended. Hikers start from the mountain station towards Zaferna. After a sharp bend, the northern flank of the Heuberg comes into view. The wide forest path transitions into an alpine mountain trail. The multifaceted trail then leads to the pastures of the Walmendinger Alpe, idyllically situated above the Schwarzwassertal valley. After the first few meters, the climb becomes steeper, then even includes a few rocky sections. The ascent is rewarded with a view of the Trogtal valley, where gentian and alpine roses shimmer. After another rugged path, the view of the breathtaking Gottesacker and the Ifen mountain opens up. The final section leads through avalanche protection structures. The final stop is the mountain station of the “Walmendingerhornbahn”:/bergbahnen/walmendingerhornbahn/, which takes you comfortably down.

Hiking details:
Walking time: approximately 3 hours
Difficulty level: easy

This beautiful hiking trail winds its way from the Heuberg mountain station up to the summit of the Walmerdingerhorn, first through forest and then across meadows. The trees at the lower end of the ascent provide pleasant shade, before the forests thin out with increasing altitude. This physically demanding hike leads out onto the southern slope, which is richly covered with mountain flowers. Upon reaching the highest point of this hike, the "viewpoint mountain" rewards you with a sweeping view of the Kleinwalsertal valley.

Hiking details:
Walking time: approximately 3 hours
Level of difficulty: moderate

You initially hike along the Schwarzwasserbach stream on the Heuberg, which then offers two options for the descent: a direct route to the Kessellöcher (Kesselloch) or a short circular route to the Auenhütte and the Ifenbahn valley station. At the Schwarzwasserbach stream, visitors gain insight into the rock layers of the Schrattenkalk (Schratten limestone). After the first few steep meters, the trail continues gently. Downstream, the trail then distances itself slightly from the Schwarzwasserbach stream and leads through flowery meadows. At the end, there's a rest area where you can cool your feet in the refreshing stream.

Hiking details:
Walking time: approximately 6 hours
Level of difficulty: moderate

If you choose this day hike, the rich nature of the Schwarzwassertal Valley will reward your efforts. From the Auenhütte, which is accessible via the easy hiking route no. 3 from Heuberg, you'll hike upstream along the Schwarzwasserbach stream and pass flower-filled alpine meadows where the cattle of the Melköde Alpine Hut graze. The hut, where mountain cheese, yogurt, and quark are made on-site, rewards the persistent hiker with a hearty snack and a beautiful view of the Schwarzwassertal Valley below the rocky Hoher Ifen.