Burmiweg at the Kanzelwand – Hiking fun for all ages
Play, try new things, and discover: The natural elements of water, stone, and wood are ideal for this. You'll find all of this on the Burmiwasser Adventure Trail for Families at the Kanzelwand. This adventure trail for little water lovers revolves around cool water, leading from the Kanzelwand mountain station to the popular Riezler Alpsee.
Drips, splashes, and accumulates; you can splash, play, and even involve your parents: At various activity stations with pools, water wheels, and locks, children can experiment with water to their heart's content.
The trail is 700 meters long with an elevation gain of 70 meters. You should plan on approximately 30 minutes for the Burmiweg.
Highlights on the Burmiweg
The Burmiwasser Hiking Trail is much more than just an ideal hike with children – an adventure course designed specifically for families. Creative play stations and interactive elements along the trail ensure that children can discover nature through play. The trail is easy to walk and can also be mastered as a hike with a stroller, making it ideal for family outings. All of this awaits you on the Burmiwasser Trail:
- Play stations: Water wheels, dams, and locks invite children to experiment and play with the water.
- Nature experience: The hiking trail leads through the picturesque landscape along a clear mountain stream.
- Family-friendly: The trail is flat and barrier-free – perfect for children and parents.
Burmiwasser Adventure Trail: Tour Description
Start of the Burmi Water Trail
After the entertaining ascent on the Kanzelwandbahn to the mountain station, the water adventure trail begins directly near the cable car. Water is a magnet for most children. Unfortunately, all too often, children are denied the opportunity to play with the water. This makes the Burmi Water Trail from the Kanzelwand mountain station to the Riezler Alpsee all the more guaranteed to be a highlight of any family vacation.
A Stream Bed for Playing
The Burmi Water Trail will make children's hearts beat faster! Along the stepped watercourse, modeled on the natural course of mountain streams with its pool-like pools, locks, and water wheels, children can play and experiment with water to their heart's content. At various trickling, splashing, or dammed play stations, there's all sorts of things to discover and try out. The Burmi Water Trail is great fun for the whole family!
The day remains exciting
From the Riezler Alpsee at the end of the Burmiweg, there are all sorts of opportunities to extend your promising day in the mountains. A hike to the Fellhornbahn mid-station leads across the pastures of the Obere Bierenwangalpe. With a bit of luck, you might even meet some young cattle here. On the way back to the Kanzelwandbahn, you should definitely take a detour to the "Rote Wand" viewpoint to enjoy the magnificent view of Riezlern and the surrounding mountains. Back at the Kanzelwand mountain station, a panoramic restaurant invites you to enjoy a cozy and well-deserved stop.
Information & equipment for the Burmiweg
Route: Cable car mountain station – Burmiwasser adventure trail – Riezler Alpsee
Location: medium elevation
Trail surface: gravel
Walking time: 0.5 h
Difficulty level: easy (yellow)
Recommended equipment: sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots with good tread; backpack; rain gear, possibly warm clothing depending on the weather; sufficient sunscreen and plenty of drinks on warm days!; hiking poles recommended.
Please note: You are in the Allgäu High Alps nature reserve, home to an extraordinary diversity of rare and protected animal and plant species. Out of respect for nature, please stay on the marked, signposted hiking trails and take your trash home with you. In doing so, you are making a significant contribution to nature conservation and preserving this mountain world, which is worth protecting, for future generations!
Tip: Since there's a risk of little ones getting wet, you should bring a change of clothes just in case. But who are we telling?
Places to stop for refreshments: Panorama restaurant or Hammerspitzbar at the Kanzelwandbahn mountain station
Good to know: Find out about available offers before your family vacation. From "Unlimited Mountain Railway" to "4-Gipfel-Spass" to the "GUT Ticket," there are many affordable options.
And if you're looking for even more activities with children around Oberstdorf, you should definitely stop by the "Kletterwald Söllereck," at the Allgäu Coaster or at the Söllereck Kugelbahn and make the most of the opportunities the Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal region has to offer.
