Parpfienz circuit | Brand

Easy
Panoramic
Family-friendly
Cable car ascent/descent
Round trip
Wanderung
01:00 h duration
5,45 km Length
1571 m Highest point
995 m Lowest point
579 m Ascent
176 m Descent
Condition
Difficulty
Result
Landscape

Tour description

This easy hike is worthwhile because of the great blooms, especially in early summer.
Description

From the mountain station of the Dorfbahn cable car, follow the goods path to the Inner Parpfienzalpe. This is the starting point of the Parpfienz circular trail. Shortly after the alp, branch off from the trail in the direction of Niggenkopf and hike up the valley on the south side of the Lorenzitäli. After a short stretch on this trail, cross the stream and then follow the road, which leads you back to the Inner Parpfienzalpe.

Approach

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Public transport

Bus line 580, stop "Dorfbahn"

Timetable check online at www.vmobil.at

Parking

Parking place Dorfbahn Brand

Directions

Dorfbahn cable car valley station - ascent with the Dorfbahn cable car - Dorfbahn cable car mountain station - goods path or alternatively barefoot path - Innere Parpfienzalpe - footpath - bridge over the stream - driving path - Innere Parpfienzalpe - Dorfbahn cable car mountain station

Safety instructions
EMERGENCY CALL

140 Alpine emergencies Austria-wide
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro-emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern

Equipment

Strong footwear, warm clothing, rain and sun protection and hiking poles are recommended. Cell phone for emergencies.

Tips

As an alternative to the goods path from the Dorfbahn cable car mountain station to the Inner Parpfienzalpe, the varied "barefoot path" is recommended.

Destination

Dorfbahn cable car mountain station, Brand

Starting Point

Dorfbahn cable car mountain station, Brand

Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz) 

Characteristics
Tour type Wanderung
Difficulty Easy
Elevation profile
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