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Hohe Kugel summit (1,645 m) – Panoramic view from Hohe Kugel loop from Fraxern

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Hohe Kugel summit (1,645 m) – Panoramic view from Hohe Kugel loop from Fraxern

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Hohe Kugel summit (1,645 m) – Panoramic view from Hohe Kugel loop from Fraxern

04:23

10.6km

800m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Hohe Kugel - Hoher Freschen - Mellental

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1.31 km

Waldrast Fraxern

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The Waldrast Fraxern snack station is located at the Sportplatz Fraxern hiking car park (charges apply). Open Thursday - Sunday in the summer season. Opportunity for a final stop after a mountain tour to Kugel or First.

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1.67 km

Viewpoint at the Hohe Kugel summit cross

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One of the most beautiful vantage points in the Ländle - view of the Rhine Valley - the Swiss mountains - towards Feldkirch and Buchs

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1.68 km

Obera Boda Cross Viewpoint

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Wonderful viewpoint with a bench and a beautiful cross on the Kugelweg above the parking lot at the Fraxern sports field.

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3.04 km

Alpe Maisäß

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Alpe Maiensäss is a good starting point for the Hohe Kugel.
Can also be accessed in winter, of course with the right equipment.

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4.69 km

View towards Lake Constance

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Wonderful view of Lake Constance and the Rhine

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4.71 km

Hohe Kugel summit (1,645 m)

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Beautiful panoramic view of the Hohe Kugel in all neighboring countries. "AT/V, CH, D, FL"

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4.81 km

Panoramic view from Hohe Kugel

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Hohe Kugel is one of the most beautiful peaks directly in the Rhine Valley.

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5.73 km

Treietpass

Mountain Pass

9.75 km

View of the Vorarlberg Alps

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

3.46 km

2.04 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

3.27 km

2.45 km

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

22°C

16°C

64 %

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Comments

April 28, 2025,Von Fraxern auf die Hohe Kugel,1645 m

Take the small bus up to Morgengabe (a strange name for a bus stop! Buses down every hour Monday to Friday after the tour).
CAUTION: While the western ascent is harmless, the southern descent to the Treiet saddle includes a steep, briefly tricky section in wet conditions.

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December 10, 2024,Hohe Kugel – Rundi ab Fraxern ⭐️🤗

What a beautiful hike in this wonderful enchanted winter landscape 🥰

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July 20, 2024,Hohe Kugel

The first small test hike after 16 months of forced break....

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March 13, 2023,Hohe Kugel (1645m) von Fraxern 🇦🇹🏔⛅

From Fraxern in beautiful Vorarlberg, a quiet and lonely hike to the Hohe Kugel in spring-like temperatures. The view was a dream when the sun came out!🤩

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January 4, 2026,✞ Hohe Kugel 1645m ⛰️ <> Fraxern (Sportplatz)

Start: Fraxern sports field 🅿️ from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (fee applies) Day ticket €6.50

Put on crampons ⛓️‍💥 and gaiters 🧦 and set off across the completely snow-covered ❄️ but grippy path/trail

past the Waldrast inn 🏡, then immediately turn left. Up the mountain path to the

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August 21, 2023,Vorarlberg: Hohe Kugel 21.08.2023 (RW 25 BoRä = Bodensee - Rätikon)

So, my first hike here in Vorarlberg. With temperatures as hot as at home 🥵 But I took my time. I started right from my apartment 😃

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February 27, 2022,🇦🇹 Fraxern - Hohe Kugel

Yes, the Hohe Kugel is slowly becoming our favorite summit ☺️

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March 2, 2024,Fraxern Familienkapelle < > Hohe Kugel

I should tour the other side of the Rhine more often. Today I rolled up my pants under sunshine and spring-like temperatures. After the Maiensässalpe up to the Hohe Kugel, wet snow fields and / or muddy ground.

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Hohe Kugel summit (1,645 m) – Panoramic view from Hohe Kugel loop from Fraxern

Waldrast Fraxern

Viewpoint at the Hohe Kugel summit cross

Obera Boda Cross Viewpoint

Alpe Maisäß

View towards Lake Constance

Hohe Kugel summit (1,645 m)

Panoramic view from Hohe Kugel

View of the Vorarlberg Alps

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