Flower Hiking Trail | Faschina

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1.2km

1,769 - 1,879m

Distance

96hm

8hm

Ascent

00:45h

Duration

Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus GmbH

Brief description: A special feature in the Biosphärenpark Grosses Walsertal is the extraordinary plant diversity on the "Hahnenkopf" in Faschina, which has developed due to the geological conditions in this area.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Stafelalp cable car middle station, Faschina
Route: Mittelstation Stafelalpe-Lift aerialway station
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Stafelalpe aerialway station
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Description: Between the middle station (1,780 m) and the top station (1,865 m) of the Stafelalpbahn cable car, a unique alpine flora awaits nature lovers. As an example from more than 150 plant species, the "Türkenbund", for example, can be mentioned here.
Up here, at this wonderful spot with panoramic views, the Faschina cable cars have built the popular flower hiking nature trail, where you will find illustrations of the various plants and geological conditions on the high-altitude trail and descriptions on information boards.

The information boards are constantly put up and replaced according to the current flowering season. This ensures that you can admire the flowers directly in nature right next to the description. The photos of the flower descriptions were taken without exception of flowers that can be found along the course of the nature trail.

There are regular expert guided tours from May/June to August/September with botanist Günther Bischof from Damüls, the project manager of the nature trail, a profound expert on the local alpine flora. On request, Günther Bischof will also be happy to guide you personally or as a group through the flower hiking nature trail.
Directions: Stafelalp cable way - ascent with Stafelalp cable way up to middle station - middle station Stafelalp cable way - footpath - mountain station Stafelalp cable way - descent with Stafelalp cable way - valley station Stafelalp cable way.
Highest point: 1,879 m
Endpoint: Stafelalp cable car mountain station, Faschina
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Equipment: Sturdy shoes, warm clothing, rain and sun protection and walking sticks are recommended. Mobile phone in case of emergency.
Safety instructions: EMERGENCY CALL
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112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern
Tips: On the flower hiking trail, the area around Hahnenkopf, is home to about 150 plant species.
Arrival: www.maps.google.at
Public transportation: Bus line 570, stop "Faschina Passhöhe"
Timetable online at www.vmobil.at
Parking: Parkina area in Faschina