Discover Übersaxen: Panoramas, Nature and Local History

Übersaxen showcases its scenic side on circular trails, a groomed winter trail and a cross-country ski track. At the same time, chapels, protected buildings and the Gisalz art project offer insights into the village’s history. When choosing a holiday apartment, the mix you want for your holiday is therefore a good starting point: Would you like to enjoy far-reaching views, discover nature, plan winter sports or explore the village’s cultural features?

Circular Trails with Different Profiles

The circular hiking trail is family-friendly and manageable for everyone. The view across the entire Rhine Valley as far as Lake Constance is particularly impressive. This makes the trail a concrete idea for a shared excursion focused on experiencing the landscape. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay involving different interests, such a circular trail can be an important part of your daily planning.

The Übersaxen Panorama Circular Trail offers varied views of the Walgau and the Rhine Valley. Its route combines wide paths with little change in elevation and short, steep sections on mountain trails. If you primarily prefer wide sections of trail, you can take this description into account when planning; at the same time, you should factor in the short, steep passages on mountain trails.

Natural Areas and Winter Experiences

The Übersaxen-Satteins Natura 2000 site is located in the municipalities of Übersaxen and Satteins. Visitors are asked to remain on the marked paths within the site. Other nature highlights include Gulmalpe and the biotopes: Gulmalpe lies at an elevation of 1,217 m and covers an alpine pasture area of 19.50 hectares. The hike across Übersaxen’s Gulmalpe passes several interesting biotopes. Five biotopes have also been designated in Übersaxen; Linden-Baderlie is one of the natural monuments in the municipality.

There are also various options in winter. The cross-country ski track in Übersaxen offers routes of 1.5 km or 5 km, with views of the Rätikon mountain range. In winter, the alpine road on Übersaxen’s Gulm is suitable for hiking as a groomed snow trail and can also be used for sledding. This allows you to distinguish between cross-country skiing, winter hiking and sledding when planning your trip and choose a holiday apartment according to the preferred character of your stay.

Chapels, Heritage Protection and Traditional House Marks

Several sacred buildings provide a cultural point of reference. St. Anne’s Chapel is located on Romanshöhe and was built in 1974. The parish church of Übersaxen is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. The Catholic parish church of Saint Bartholomew and the cemetery in Übersaxen are protected as historic monuments by ordinance.

St. Roch’s Chapel adds to this historical spectrum. It was probably built around 1470. In 1607, the Lords of Altmannshausen, bailiffs in Feldkirch, endowed the chapel’s plague altar. The Gisalz art project assigns the traditional house marks to the old houses once again. Anyone wishing to consider local history alongside the landscapes will therefore find several distinct themes in Übersaxen for their personal planning.

Mobility and Other Destinations in the Area

On Sundays and public holidays, the Rufbus service connects Übersaxen, Dafins, Viktorsberg and Fraxern with all services on routes 60 and 60E. If you would like to use this connection, you should include the operating days in your planning. This information is also relevant when searching for a holiday apartment if excursions without your own vehicle are part of your travel plans.

For further orientation, you can also explore Rankweil, Frastanz, Dünserberg, Koblach, Altach, Götzis, Satteins and Schlins.

For the broader travel overview: Feldkirch.