Starting at Gisingen railway station, this walk leads through the woods to the Rheinblickweg and onwards to Wildpark Feldkirch. Wide forest tracks, shady woodland sections and views across the Rhine Valley characterise the route. The uphill walk can easily be combined with a visit to the wildlife park.
Best time of year
The walk is generally accessible all year round. The woodland paths and forest tracks may be slippery in snow, ice or wet weather.
| Difficulty | easy |
| Highest point | 643 m |
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Starting at Gisingen railway station, this walk leads through the woods to the Rheinblickweg and onwards to Wildpark Feldkirch. Wide forest tracks, shady woodland sections and views across the Rhine Valley characterise the route. The uphill walk can easily be combined with a visit to the wildlife park.
Best time of year
The walk is generally accessible all year round. The woodland paths and forest tracks may be slippery in snow, ice or wet weather.
The walk starts at Gisingen railway station. Pass through the railway underpass to reach the Föhrenweg and follow it to the turn-off onto a forest track. From here, the route climbs through the woods towards the Rheinblickweg.
On reaching the Rheinblickweg, continue uphill along wide gravel tracks. Along the way, there are lovely views of the Rhine Valley and the River Rhine. Shady woodland sections make conditions particularly pleasant on warm days.
The route eventually reaches the Höhenstraße. From there, it is only a short distance to Wildpark Feldkirch, where the walk ends.
We recommend travelling to the starting point by public transport. Gisingen railway station has direct rail and bus connections.
By public transport
Bus stop at the start: Gisingen Bahnhof
Additional bus stop near the starting point: Gisingen Kapfstraße
Railway station at the start: Gisingen Bahnhof
Bus stop at the finish: There is no bus stop directly at Wildpark Feldkirch.
Plan your journey at vmobil.at.
By car
Take the A14 to the Feldkirch-Nord exit, then continue towards Gisingen. As there are no dedicated parking spaces for this walk at the starting point, travelling by public transport or bicycle is recommended.
Parking
There are no dedicated parking spaces for this walk. Please travel by public transport or bicycle.
Suitable footwear, sun and rain protection, drinking water if required, a mobile phone, etc.
The route follows woodland paths and gravel forest tracks. Some sections may be slippery in wet weather, snow or ice. Sturdy footwear and equipment appropriate for the weather are recommended.
Please remain on the designated paths and show consideration for other path users as well as local wildlife and plant life.
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
112 European emergency number (can be called from any mobile phone on any network)
Suitability:
The walk is suitable for walkers, keen hikers, active older people and children aged eight and over. Due to the ascent and gravel woodland paths, the route is not wheelchair-accessible.
Wildpark Feldkirch:
The walk ends at Wildpark Feldkirch and can easily be combined with a visit. Further information is available at www.wildpark-feldkirch.at.
Sustainable travel:
Walking to the wildlife park helps protect the environment and keeps the limited parking spaces on the Ardetzenweg available for visitors who depend on them.
