Sonnenkopf - Upper Wasserstuben Alpe | Wald am Arlberg - Silbertal

The tour starts at the mountain station of the Sonnenkopf cable car. From here the hike leads past the Bärenland via the mountain bike trail to the Obere Wasserstubenalpe. The alp, where butter and alp cheese is produced, is open from the beginning of July to the beginning of September. The hike goes back the same way.

Vorbei am Bärenland am Sonnenkopf
Blick Richtung Muttjöchle
Auf dem Wanderweg kurz vor der Wasserstuben Alpe
Obere Wasserstuben Alpe
Einkehr bei der Alpe Wasserstuben
Ausblick von der Oberen Wasserstuben Alpe
Wanderwegenetz Vorarlberg

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, filled water bottle and a small snack as well as hiking poles are recommended. Cell phone in case of emergency.

Route description

Start: Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station, Wald am Arlberg

End: Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station, Wald am Arlberg

Ascent with Sonnenkopf cable car - Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station - Bärenland - Upper Wasserstubenalpe - Bärenland - Sonnenkopf cable car mountain station - descent with Sonnenkopf cable car

Properties

Out and back
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly
Cableway ascent/descent
Scenic

Emergency services

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112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)