Discover Blons: Nature, Trails and Avalanche History

Blons combines species-rich landscapes, distinctive trails and impressive testimonies to the village’s history. Numerous biotope areas and old hay meadows of high ecological value characterize the village. Added to this are theme trails, a mountain panorama from the Falvkopf and insights into the 1954 avalanche disaster. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Blons can therefore base their choice of holiday destination on their own excursion plans: Should the trip focus mainly on hikes, nature observation, culture or historical memorial sites?

Nature and Trails Around Blons

The Falvkopf lies above Blons and reaches 1,849 m. From there, you can enjoy a mountain panorama. The old hay meadows and numerous biotope areas also give the landscape a distinctive character. In early summer, the Alpe Sera displays a species-rich flora. Well-developed hiking trails lead from Blons to the typically Walser alpine village of Sera. This allows you to experience the surroundings from different perspectives: as a landscape for longer excursions, as a destination for nature enthusiasts or as part of a trip in which each day has a different focus.

Specific trail information is available for planning your day. The Schutzwald Trail is 4 km long, takes approximately 2.5 hours and has an elevation gain of 250 metres. Depending on the route, the Verbauungsweg is 3.5–4 km long, also takes approximately 2.5 hours and has an elevation gain of 250 metres. These details help you compare the trail length and elevation gain with your personal plans without equating the two trails.

Theme Trails, Land Art and Walser Heritage

The Leusorgweg is one of three theme trails built in Blons to mark the 50th anniversary of the avalanche disaster. It can be reached by taking the L570 Landbus to the “Blons Gemeindezentrum” stop. Those who would like to combine hiking with art will find the “Metamorphose Walserkamm” installation on the Blons Land Art Trail: The hiking trail passes directly by it.

The architectural forms and protective measures of the past are also part of the village’s character. Blons has old mountain farmhouses with stables built onto the uphill side and avalanche protection. There is also the “Lawinenschanze”, an earth embankment with a so-called Schanzbaum. Such details vividly illustrate the history of settlement and the ways people dealt with the conditions of the mountain landscape.

Culture and Remembrance in the Village

Marlies Jenny’s Doll Museum presents a cross-section of doll history from 1850 to 1960. The parish church in Blons was built between 1684 and 1687 and enlarged between 1863 and 1873. It also has a memorial dedicated to the victims of the 1954 avalanche. Those interested in historic buildings, everyday culture and regional remembrance can incorporate these different themes into their travel planning.

The Avalanche Documentation Centre is located in the Blons municipal centre. There, an exhibition uses original reports and films to provide information about the 1954 avalanche disaster. Together with the Leusorgweg, this creates a connection between landscape, the trail experience and historical reflection.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare Blons with other destinations, you can also include the pages on Nüziders, Fontanella, Sankt Gerold, Silbertal, Bludenz, Lorüns, Gaschurn and Sankt Gallenkirch in your research.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Bludenz.