A circular trail through beech forest, suspension bridges and paths with different route options gives Möggers a clear focus for a break in the great outdoors. Also here are the Ulrich Chapel in the border area between Austria and Germany and the history of the Parish Church of St. Ulrich. When planning your stay, it is worth deciding first whether hiking, cycling or culture should be the main focus.
Forest Trails with Different Options
The Möggers, Schönstein Forest Adventure Trail runs as a circular route through a beech forest and over adventurous suspension bridges. It is suitable for families and offers several routes as well as shortcut options. This lets you choose between different route variations rather than committing to a single circular trail. If you are looking for a sporting challenge, you can also consider the additional Inspiration Loop. It is a separate addition to the Forest Adventure Trail and is aimed at visitors interested in a more challenging loop.
The Forest Adventure Trail is accessible year-round, except when there is a thick blanket of snow. This restriction is important when planning your tour, especially if you are considering the trail for a particular time of year. The choice between several routes, shortcuts and the Inspiration Loop offers different ways to shape your hike; no walking time is specified. The kind of route you are looking for is therefore a useful starting point for your decision.
The Chapel and Parish Church of St. Ulrich
St. Ulrich Chapel is located at an altitude of 950 metres, near the national border with Germany, in a forest clearing in the border area between Austria and Germany. Its location gives the chapel a clear connection to the landscape and border. Those interested in religious sites will also find a distinct historical perspective at the Parish Church of St. Ulrich in Möggers.
The Gothic building of this parish church was demolished in 1738. A Baroque building was constructed in its place and consecrated in 1746. The church's stained-glass windows were made by the Tyrolean Glass Painting Institute in Innsbruck around 1935. This means that two distinct periods can be traced at the parish church: the replacement of the Gothic building with the consecrated Baroque structure in the 18th century, and the later windows. The chapel and parish church thus offer different points of interest for a stay that takes in not only outdoor activities but also architectural and church history.
Hiking or Cycling: Different Tours
The Josef Rupp Cheese Hiking Trail is around 10 kilometres long and offers views of Lake Constance or the Bregenzerwald mountains. This approximate distance provides a useful guide to the length of the hike, and the views are one of the trail's stated features. For a different perspective, take the cycling tour from Pfänder via Möggers and the Leiblach Valley to Bregenz. It follows paved roads over the Pfänderrücken ridge, through Eichenberg and Möggers, and down into the Leiblach Valley. For much of the route, panoramic views of Lake Constance, the Rhine Valley and the hills of the Allgäu accompany the ride.
The two tours therefore differ in their mode of travel and the route information provided: the hiking trail is approximately 10 kilometres long, while the cycling tour is described by its route through named places and along specific roads. Choose whether you would like to include a hike with an approximate distance provided or a cycling tour with panoramic views and a route ending in Bregenz in your plans. Each trail has its own focus; there is no need to combine them into a single itinerary.
Plan Your Journey and Accommodation
Landbus 12 is listed as a guide for your arrival or onward journey. It runs from Lochau railway station via Lochau and Möggers to Lindau. Check the timetable before travelling if you would like to use this connection. This lets you plan your search around the activities you have in mind, without having to follow a fixed order for all destinations.
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