Hiking in Brandnertal

Rätikon – Freedom and panoramic views in the Brandnertal Right on the doorstep of the Hotel Valavier, your hiking adventure begins along the most beautiful trails in the Brandnertal – and with every step, you’ll feel a little more at peace.

Hiking for all abilities in the Brandnertal

A leisurely walk through alpine meadows, scenic mountain trails or all the way up to the peaks of the Rätikon? In Brandnertal, Vorarlberg, you'll find hiking trails for every level. How high you climb is entirely up to you.

A break at a genuine Vorarlberg alp

Stopping off at an alp means: wooden benches, cheese sandwiches, cowbells. Authentic, simple, wonderfully unhurried. This is what an authentic break tastes like whilst hiking in the Brandnertal – with panoramic views and homemade specialities from Vorarlberg.

Mountain railway right next to the hiking hotel

Mountain railway? Right opposite the Hotel Valavier. No detours, no waiting. Just roll out of bed and head straight into your hiking adventure on the Rätikon’s most beautiful trails. That’s how your active holiday in the mountains of Vorarlberg begins – without wasting a moment. We promise.

Brandnertal Cable Car Operating Hours:
Summer: Generally daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Winter: Generally daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Operating hours may vary depending on the season, weather and snow conditions. Our reception team will be happy to provide you with the latest information.

Mountain railways included: Free with the Premium Guest Card

With the Brandnertal Premium Guest Card, you can enjoy free rides up and down the mountain on the Brandnertal cable cars, Lünerseebahn and Muttersbergbahn during summer.
In winter, cable car rides for pedestrians, tobogganing tickets including toboggan rental, and access to the Schedlerhof lift in Brand are all included free of charge. Simply hop on and enjoy the mountains – during regular operating hours and at no extra cost.

Four seasons, one feeling: VALAVIER

Bunte Frühlingsblumen auf einer alpinen Wiese mit Blick auf Berge und blauen Himmel beim Wandern im Frühling.

Hiking in spring

Hiking during a spring holiday in Vorarlberg means: the first rays of sunshine on your skin, birdsong in your ears, fresh greenery beneath your feet. The mountains are coming to life, the alpine meadows in the Rätikon are in bloom, and with every step, a sense of lightness returns. From the valley right up to the heights – spring shows you just how varied hiking can be. And how vibrant it feels.

Two hikers on a sunny mountain trail across green alpine meadows with views of the peaks during summer hiking.

Hiking in summer

Fancy a summer hiking holiday in Vorarlberg? Here in the Rätikon, it’s pleasantly cool. Whilst the heat shimmers down in the valley, a fresh breeze blows through the grass at 1,000 metres. Cowbells ring, the stream babbles, and the air smells of a mountain summer. Here, it never gets too hot on an active holiday – only your heart, which sometimes beats a little faster with happiness.

Female hiker with backpack on an autumn alpine meadow in front of an impressive mountain landscape with colourful forests.

Hiking in autumn

Autumn hiking in the Rätikon is like walking through a painting: golden larch trees, red foliage, crisp air in Vorarlberg. The mountains are close enough to touch, and the view stretches all the way to the horizon. Every step becomes more mindful, calmer, deeper. Autumn shows its colourful side in the Brandnertal – and hiking at its very best.

Three hikers with snowshoes in a snow-covered winter landscape overlooking alpine peaks under a blue sky.

Winter walking in the Brandnertal

Winter walking in Vorarlberg means: snow crunching underfoot, glistening paths in the Rätikon, and the warming rays of the sun on your face. With or without snowshoes – you walk however you like. Past fir trees deep in snow, through tranquil landscapes that reveal winter’s gentle side.

Guided walks and personalised hiking tips

Whether you’re out on your own or with others – at the Hotel Valavier in Vorarlberg, we’ll make sure you find your way around the Rätikon. You can get personalised hiking tips at reception, and the local tourist board organises guided tours in the village. And for those looking for something a bit more exclusive? We’d be happy to book you a private hiking guide for your very own favourite route in the mountains.

Peaceful hiking trail along a clear mountain stream through a green forest, ideal for individual or guided hikes.

Hiking signpost in the forest with destinations and walking times guiding individual or guided hiking tours.

Our Premium Guest Card

Make the most of your walking holiday in the Brandnertal. The Premium Guest Card is your all-inclusive pass to the mountains in the Brandnertal: all regional cable cars are included, as is public transport throughout Vorarlberg. On top of that, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts on guided tours in the Rätikon, which we’ll be happy to book for you. No small print, no hassle – just a truly fantastic hiking holiday. And, of course, it’s included when you stay with us at the Hotel Valavier.

Mountain railways in summer: opening times, prices & walking routes

If you’d like to experience the Rätikon actively, the Brandnertal offers a perfectly developed network of walking routes totalling around 400 kilometres – ranging from leisurely walks through alpine pastures to challenging summit treks. To help you plan your trips as effectively as possible, we’ve summarised the key facts about the Brandnertal mountain railways especially for you:

• Operating hours & season: The regional mountain railways (such as the Brand Village Railway and the Lünersee Railway) generally operate continuously throughout the summer season from late May to October. Daily operating hours are usually from 08:30 to 16:30.
Fares & Prices: Current mountain railway prices vary depending on the type of ticket (single journey, day pass) or age group. Your huge advantage: with our Premium Guest Card, you can use all regional mountain railways and local public transport throughout Vorarlberg completely free of charge.
• Tour tips: You can get detailed route descriptions, elevation profiles and up-to-date maps for all official hiking trails in the Brandnertal directly from our reception at the Hotel Valavier.

Step by step to summit happiness

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