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Rappenlochschlucht (Rappenloch Gorge) nature hike

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Rappenlochschlucht (Rappenloch Gorge) nature hike

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Rappenlochschlucht (Rappenloch Gorge) nature hike

01:49

4.69km

200m

Hiking

The Rappenloch Gorge was already in use by humans over 200 years ago. Timber could be brought from the higher forests via the gorge's rushing waters. But the water wasn't only used for timber transport. Hydropower in the Gütle was used early on for the rapidly growing textile industry in Dornbirn in the 19th century.

But it's not the technological achievements that make a visit to the Rappenloch Gorge special, but rather the fascinating natural beauty that can be found here. From the geological features to the inconspicuous plants that grow out of the rocks and have adapted to this wet habitat. And with a little luck, you might even spot an alpine salamander or two on your way through the gorge.

Last updated: June 26, 2025

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86 m

Giant Sequoia in Gütle

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Sequoia trees are always impressive. Hopefully, this specimen will remain with us for many generations to come.

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539 m

Alploch Waterfall

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The waterfall was created by a dam. It's still very impressive.

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1.49 km

Staufensee

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The shores of the idyllic Staufensee lake invite you to take a break in the countryside. It lies directly between two impressive gorges: Rappenloch to the north and Alploch to the south.

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2.12 km

Alploch Gorge

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The Alploch Gorge is gorgeous. The paths are in top condition and easy to walk on. 👌

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3.41 km

Rappenloch Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Very impressive and highly recommended. The Rappenloch Gorge is easily accessible from Gütle or Karren via easy paths, but you should be able to climb stairs, of which there are several. The trails are closed during the winter months from November to April.

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.12 km

1.84 km

730 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

754 m

730 m

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

29°C

12°C

17 %

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Comments

August 17, 2025,🇦🇹 Rappenlochschlucht, Alplochschlucht

The last time I was here, there were no smartphones. I'm already that old 😂🙈

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July 28, 2024,Rappenlochschlucht-Staufensee-Alplochschlucht

After a night in Gütle, right on the Dornbirner Ache, we set off in the morning in light rain to the Rappenlochschlucht.
A well-signposted path with many interesting information boards leads up the edge of the gorge and ends in a spectacular path that has been attached to a rock face. It offers breathtaking views of the gorge and the …

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September 27, 2022,🐕🤟🌥️👩‍🦯Tour Gasthof Gütle-Rappenloch-Alblochschlucht-Wasserfall

Today there was a fantastic hike near Dornbirn. By car to the Gasthof Gütle, P for a fee, there are plenty. First through the well-known Rappenlochschlucht on great footpaths on the rock up to the reservoir. Then definitely continue through the spectacular Alploch Gorge.. Caution: you will get wet😉... Beautiful to hike through one of the largest and most beautiful …

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May 20, 2023,🥾 Rappenlochschlucht und Alploch

Attention: Alplochschlucht is currently still closed

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July 22, 2024,🇦🇹Rappenloch-Alploch-Schlucht🇦🇹

So, a little walk before heading home.
The two gorges are small but very nice 😍 The circular route from Staufersee is not possible, there is heavy construction going on there 👷‍♀️🚧
The moderate rain was just right for the gorges AND I was able to enjoy them alone 👏👏
Now fill up cheaply and off we go 🛣️.
Tomorrow …

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June 6, 2025,Rappenloch

Lovely morning walk with my daughter in Rappenloch

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May 13, 2024,Rappenlochschlucht-Staufensee

Unfortunately the Alploch is still closed and the Staufensee has hardly any water, Rappenloch also has little water

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September 30, 2022,Dornbirn: Durch die Rappenlochschlucht zum Alploch

I've always wanted to go through the Rappenloch Gorge. Today the goal was on the way, which is why it worked. A grandiose natural setting where the weather doesn't matter: there's plenty of water, you're bound to get wet. 🤗

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July 5, 2023

The Rappenloch Gorge was already in use by humans over 200 years ago. Timber could be brought from the higher forests via the gorge's rushing waters. But the water wasn't only used for timber transport. Hydropower in the Gütle was used early on for the rapidly growing textile industry in Dornbirn in

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