Arrival by public transport
Bus stop Virgen Abzw Obermauern
Ready for a little adventure?
Basic equipmentformountainhikingincludessturdy hiking bootswith a goodtread, a 30-35 literbackpack, and functionalclothingbased on thelayeringprinciple, includingsufficient spare clothes. Essential itemsare rain, cold, and sunprotection, adequatefluids and food, aswellas a first-aid kit and a charged mobile phone. A mapor a GPS devicesupportsorientation.
The informationservesas a guideline and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe planned route, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs.
The starting point of this hike is easily accessible via the villages of Niedermauern and Welzelach. From the car park, you first walk along the tarmac road past the charming Silvester Chapel to the junction in Welzelach. From here, the scenery becomes more rustic: a hiking trail winds its way down into the Isel Gorge, which you cross via a wooden footbridge. After a slightly steeper section, the first highlight awaits at the shaded rest area: a pulpit platform suspended almost 9 metres above the ground guarantees spectacular views down into the gorge and across to the suspension bridge! Refreshed, you’ll tackle a gentle climb to the main attraction: the 90-metre-high suspension bridge provides the perfect thrill. From the bridge, it’s just a two-minute walk back to the starting point.
Bus stop Virgen Abzw Obermauern
Virgen - Niedermauern - Welzelach
Car park suspension bridge
