In Hirschegg, historical themes meet trails along the Breitach and activities for cycling and play. The Kreuzkirche, old houses and barns, and a war memorial chapel built in 1935 provide tangible points of reference for the village’s history. Outdoors, options range from a walking trail with panoramic views to a pump track and mountain bike route. This lets you explore the village through its culture, landscape or outdoor activities, without committing to a set itinerary.

Culture and Architectural History

The Kreuzkirche in Hirschegg was built in 1953 as the first and only Protestant mountain church in the Kleinwalsertal. Its year of construction and this unique status give the village’s history a clear religious dimension.

The Walser Cultural Trail: Hirschegg Village Loop tells the centuries-old history of old houses, barns and other historical landmarks. Information boards and an Outdooractive audio guide provide explanations. The Hirschegg Cultural Trail ends at a war memorial chapel dating from 1935. The two buildings were constructed eighteen years apart: the chapel in 1935 and the Kreuzkirche in 1953. The chapel is the final stop on the Hirschegg Cultural Trail; the Kreuzkirche is the first and only Protestant mountain church in the Kleinwalsertal.

The Historical ArchiTour Kleinwalsertal / Mittelberg comprises historical village walks to selected examples of Kleinwalsertal architectural heritage. Former village inns are the main focus. As a regional offering, it broadens the perspective on architectural heritage beyond individual village trails. The Walser Cultural Trail presents the history of old houses and barns; the ArchiTour focuses on former village inns.

Circular Trails, Water and Views

The circular hike around Hirschegg is a walking trail with panoramic views and several places to rest. It runs along the Breitach and past a sulphur spring with a fountain and benches. The spring is a specific stop along the route; views and resting places also help shape the walk.

There are also trails along babbling brooks, rock formations and viewpoints in Hirschegg and the districts of Au, Wäldele, Letze, Nebenwasser and Dürenboden. From the Rohrweg Nature Experience Area, you can look out over Hirschegg; its facilities include a Kneipp footbath and reclining loungers.

Play and Cycling Experiences

The Burmi Trail is a play and adventure trail along the Breitach between Hirschegg and Riezlern. Its character is defined by several play stations. It can be reached on Walserbus line 1 via the Walserhaus Hirschegg stop.

At the Au sports ground, the Hirschegg pump track offers a free-to-use circuit for bicycles, scooters and inline skates. Its seasonal use depends on snow-free conditions.

A mountain bike route starts at the Walserhaus in Hirschegg, heads into the Schwarzwassertal and ends back at the starting point. Alongside the circuit at the sports ground, this offers the choice of a route with a named destination area and a return to the start.

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