Pfänder Summit – Pfänderbahn Mountain Station loop from Bregenz

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Pfänder Summit – Pfänderbahn Mountain Station loop from Bregenz

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Pfänder Summit – Pfänderbahn Mountain Station loop from Bregenz

05:28

15.0km

720m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 11.2 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

Beach

3.09 km

Altreute Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

(Even at the risk of combining this highlight with the "Schwedenpfad" and "View of Lake Constance" located here, a few words about the lonely chapel...)

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5.97 km

The Pfände towers high above Bregenz. Reachable by the Pfändebahn or on foot, it offers a brilliant view of the wide Lake Constance. At the top station of the cable car there is a wildlife park and several inns.

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6.24 km

Pfänder Alpine Wildlife Park

Highlight • Structure

Interesting information at the edge of the enclosure.

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6.32 km

View of Lake Constance from the Pfänder

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely recommendable destination. Grandiose view.

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6.46 km

Pfänderbahn Mountain Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A good cheese from the pledges should definitely buy at the farms on the pledges

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6.91 km

Pfänderdohle Inn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Located slightly below the mountain station and the summit, this spot offers relative peace and quiet.

Update 2026: Link pfaenderdohle.at

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9.10 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

View of Bregenz from the Känzele via ferrata

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Bregenz.

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12.0 km

Gebhardsberg

Highlight • Castle

Around 1100, the Count of Bregenz built the castle on a rocky outcrop of the Gebhardsberg high above the town. "Sunken in holy enthusiasm..." is how a poem begins - …

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15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

3.28 km

3.17 km

1.90 km

761 m

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

3.97 km

2.27 km

1.59 km

586 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

May 25, 2026,🇦🇹 Bregenz: Pfänder² - Jochen Schweizer Deluxe Edition

The planning of today's tour really kept my logistical cells busy again. A free parking space (which is a real challenge in and around Bregenz), places to eat at the right time, a city tour as a finale, a bit of adventure in between, and all of it easy on the feet for Natalie. Spoiler: I'd rather not know which …

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