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

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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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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

Obera Boda Cross Viewpoint

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Viewpoint accessible by touring bike approx. 50m above Fraxern sports field
There is a parking lot (for a fee) at the sports field with a restaurant
It is 700hm from …

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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

4.01 km

3.27 km

1.84 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

3.04 km

2.51 km

139 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

18°C

8°C

84 %

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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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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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March 6, 2025,Hohe Kugel, Bike and Hike

Bike and hike to Hohe Kugel. The snow was simply too soft for the bike path up, so we ascended via the hiking trail. First over the Maiensäß Alp, then further up into the forest. There, the uphill terrain is quite steep for the bike. That's where the snow cover began. Then we continued on foot to the summit. On …

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