Andelsbuch: Alpine Trails, Werkraumhaus and Paths to the Water

Andelsbuch combines alpine trails, regional craft culture and distinctive waterscapes. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for a family holiday will find a variety of travel ideas here: The educational trail on alpine history leads through the alpine pasture area, across a raised bog and along a mountain ridge, while Werkraumhaus provides an insight into regional craftsmanship. In addition, there is Niedere at an elevation of 1,540 metres, a cycle path through the whole of Andelsbuch and a hike to two reservoirs.

Alpine trails with different focal points

The educational trail on alpine history is designed as a circular route and offers several routes as well as shortcut options. On one variant, the trail takes families through the alpine pasture area, across a raised bog and over a mountain ridge. Informative display boards provide an introduction to the alpine flora. This makes the educational trail appealing if you want to plan a hike not only as physical activity but also as an opportunity to discover the region's natural environment. The available routes and shortcuts allow for different day plans without requiring a specific walking time.

The cycle path also provides clear orientation: It leads through the whole of Andelsbuch up the valley to Schoppernau or down the valley to Doren. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether cycling, a circular route or combining nature and culture should be the focus of your trip. The path itself is not equated with the other offerings; it is a separate way to experience Andelsbuch and its surroundings.

Werkraumhaus, church and historical traces

Since 2013, Werkraum Bregenzerwald has been located in Werkraumhaus, a building designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor and constructed by Werkraum members. The building symbolises regional craftsmanship and serves as an exhibition and meeting venue. Werkraum Bregenzerwald in Andelsbuch is accessible without barriers. This makes it a cultural element to include in your travel planning, especially if you would like to combine an alpine landscape with architecture and craftsmanship.

The church in Andelsbuch is also part of the history of the village. In connection with the years 1086 to 1092, it is regarded as the oldest parish and thus as the mother church of the Inner Bregenzerwald. Before the Bezegg pass, at an elevation of around 800 metres, stands the Bezegg-Sul, a neo-Gothic, listed column. It commemorates the historic “Wälder Republic”. The “Umgang Andelsbuch” circular tour also takes you to the noteworthy “Hof No. 626” house.

Water trails and mountain views

The Brühlbach, also known as Andelsbuch village stream, has carved deeply into the slate rock between Andelsbuch and Egg, thereby creating the waterfalls. Another way to combine water and technology is the “Andelsbuch | Paths to the Water – Andelsbuch Power Station with Reservoirs” hike, which passes two reservoirs. Andelsbuch Power Station itself is an Art Nouveau building.

If you would like to include the mountain in your trip, the Tal–Gerach and Gerach–Niedere double chairlifts take you in two sections to Niedere, Andelsbuch's local mountain, at an elevation of 1,540 metres. When looking for a holiday apartment in Andelsbuch, you can therefore weigh up hiking trails, cultural attractions, water experiences and an excursion to Niedere. You can find additional village pages for travel planning at Mittelberg, Bezau, Bildstein, Schwarzenberg, Riezlern, Reuthe, Wolfurt and Egg.

For the overarching travel overview: Bregenz.