Riezlern with Walser Cultural Trail, Waterways and Mountain Activities

Riezlern combines local history with paths along the water, mountain activities and varied experiences for different kinds of holiday days. In the village centre, you can immerse yourself in Walser culture, choose a trail with play and water stations, or enjoy further experiences in the mountain world from the Kanzelwand. When searching for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Riezlern, the key consideration is therefore which combination of culture, activity, nature and winter activities best suits your trip.

Discover Walser culture right in the village

The Walser Cultural Trail: Riezlern Village Loop begins right in the village centre. Along the trail, information boards at buildings and sites of cultural and historical significance provide information about the surrounding area. Riezlern Parish Church also offers specific insights: today’s Parish Church of the Visitation of Mary was rebuilt in 1889 in the Neo-Romanesque style. Its baptismal font, with Gothic ornaments, bears the year 1608. In 1903/1904, Martin von Feuerstein and his master class created paintings in casein technique in the church.

Another site of cultural and historical significance is the Fatima Chapel Maria Dank in the Riezlern-Schwende district, which was built in 1950. Inside are frescoes and stained-glass windows by Vorarlberg artist Hubert Berchtold. This means that a stay in Riezlern can be planned around more than just sporting activities. Those interested in sacred art, local history and regional architectural culture will find several different points of interest.

Water, activity and experiences with children

For an active day with children, the Burmi Trail offers a special route idea. The pram-friendly trail runs along the Breitach from Hirschegg to Riezlern and includes nine play and activity stations. The walk to Riezlern children’s playground leads through the village centre and past the children’s playground in the spa park. Along the Burmi Water Trail, various stations feature pools, water wheels and sluices where children can experiment with water. The trail leads from the Kanzelwand mountain station to Lake Riezler Alpsee.

Riezlern outdoor pool also offers specific water activities: it has a 50-metre swimming lane and a 59-metre water slide. The WalserPark Riezlern has a BikeArea for first attempts at riding and playful training with your own bicycle. Anyone looking for a quieter natural setting between activities will find a basin for arm baths, a gravelled wading pool and a place to relax with wooden loungers at the Schwand Nature Experience Area.

Hikes and mountain activities

The circular hike through Breitach Gorge leads from Riezlern, Walserschanz, via Zwingsteg, Sesselweg, Alpe Dornach, Klamm Chapel and the Breitach Gorge ticket office, back to Riezlern, Walserschanz. Another nature experience is offered by the large Schwarzwasserbach Nature Explorer Adventure: it leads from Schröflesäge along the Schwarzwasserbach to the natural bridge. Depending on your plans for the day, you can therefore choose between a gorge hike and a route along the stream.

The Kanzelwand cable car is located in the centre of Riezlern. In winter, CrystalGround at the foot of the Kanzelwand cable car offers opportunities for snowboarding and freeskiing. The Two-Country via ferrata on the Kanzelwand is aimed at experienced mountaineers and climbers. These different activities appeal to travellers with a range of interests, without requiring every holiday day to be planned in the same way.

Compare arrival options and other destinations

Riezlern can be reached via Germany, particularly via Oberstdorf. The Walserbus takes you from Riezlern to Baad and into all the side valleys. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first decide whether to focus on local culture, paths along the water, mountain activities or excursions. A holiday apartment in Riezlern is a suitable search option for anyone wishing to include this choice in their personal travel planning.

To compare other destinations, you can also include Großdorf, Eichenberg, Mellau, Schwarzach, Bregenz, Buch, Hörbranz and Fußach in your travel planning.

For the overarching travel overview: Bregenz.