Mittelberg: Hiking, Winter and Walser Culture

Mittelberg combines impressive mountain views with winter activities and cultural and historical discoveries. Those looking for a holiday apartment as a base for varied days will find different travel ideas here: hikes in the Wildental valley, the Walser Cultural Trail, activities at Walmendingerhorn and notable sites around St. Jodok Parish Church.

Hiking with views of the mountains

The summit of Walmendingerhorn can be reached via a well-developed hiking trail. There are still 50 metres of elevation to climb to the summit. From the top, the view extends towards the Allgäu and Hoher Ifen, as well as towards the Kleinwalsertal valley and the Widderstein. This information helps you plan an excursion according to your own preferences without reducing the mountain landscape to a single experience.

Another option is the Wildental valley, where a circular route passes the Wiesalpen meadows and leads to the historic Fluchtalp. The circular route therefore combines a nature experience with a historic site. Those who prefer to include a longer route in their day plan can consider the Steinbock cross-country ski trail. It is 14 kilometres long and leads from the entrance to Mittelberg via Bödmen to Baad and on to the Derratal valley.

Winter days with a variety of activities

In winter, Walmendingerhorn offers 15 kilometres of ski runs for beginners and advanced skiers. Mittelberg also has several toboggan runs. This provides a range of options for planning active winter days. Depending on your interests, you can choose between ski slopes, toboggan runs, cross-country ski trails and a hike with mountain views.

The Walser Cultural Trail and historic churches

The Walser Cultural Trail makes buildings and cultural and historical sites in Mittelberg accessible through information boards. An audio guide is also available at each site via Outdooractive. This allows you to combine a walk with regional history, while individual sites each focus on their own particular themes.

The history of the village includes St. Jodok Parish Church with its old 14th-century church tower. St. Jodok was renovated and remodelled in the Baroque style in 1693 after an avalanche, and restored in 1963. The Lourdes Chapel is located directly behind the parish church. It was built in 1897 as a foundation established by master builder Friedrich Mathies. Those interested in churches, architectural history and traditional village views can include these sites in their trip planning.

Mittelberg as a base

The other districts of the Kleinwalsertal valley can be reached quickly from Mittelberg. Other mountain cable cars and hiking destinations are conveniently accessible by Walserbus or lift. When looking for accommodation, you can therefore consider whether your trip should focus more on hiking, winter activities or cultural and historical discoveries. A holiday apartment in Mittelberg is particularly suitable as a search option if you want to get to know the village itself while also including other destinations in the Kleinwalsertal valley.

For further trip planning, you can also take a look at Höchst, Hirschegg, Sulzberg, Bregenz, Lingenau, Doren, Großdorf and Krumbach.

Back to the overarching travel overview: Bregenz.