Au: Culture and Hiking Trails

When planning a trip to Au, you can consider cultural history and hiking as distinct areas of interest. The Baroque Master Builders Museum and the parish church of St. Leonard represent different cultural points of interest; the trails also differ in their starting points, destinations, and themes. These differences can help you prioritize your interests when planning.

Cultural History in Au

The Baroque Master Builders Museum in Au showcases the work of the Baroque master builders and the founding history of the “Auer Zunft” (Au Guild). It is housed in the carefully renovated “Kurathus.” The Catholic parish church of St. Leonard in Au is a listed building. The museum and church thus offer different cultural highlights: the history of the builders and the guild at the museum, and the church’s protected status at the church. For travelers interested in historical topics, this distinction offers a concrete starting point for planning.

Routes with Different Themes

The “Umgang Au” route passes the Baroque Master Builders Museum. If you would like to combine cultural history with a hiking route, this is a useful point of reference. The short “Alpgang” loop starts at the Au church in Rehmen. The longer “Alpgang” loop leads, among other places, to the Sattelegg Alpine pasture and explores the optimal use of grazing areas through “nomadic” livestock farming and its contribution to preserving the cultural landscape. The two loops therefore differ in their points of reference: the short loop starts at the church, while the longer one also features Sattelegg as a destination and focuses on the cultural landscape. When choosing, you can consider whether a specific starting point or the landscape theme matters more to you.

Kanisfluh: Summit and Access

The hike up the Kanisfluh leads to the summit at 2,047 m above sea level; the summit route offers panoramic views across the Bregenzerwald. To drive to the trailhead, travel through Au to the Öberle Alpine pasture, where free parking is available. Road conditions can change, so check them before driving. Compared with the longer “Alpgang” loop, the Kanisfluh hike focuses on the summit elevation and panoramic views, while the longer loop explores the grazing areas and cultural landscape. You can weigh a summit destination with scenic views against a focus on the landscape and grazing practices.

Other Trail Connections

The Holdamoos nature experience is located on a connecting trail between the municipalities of Au and Schoppernau. The Au outdoor swimming pool is right next to the Bregenzerwald cycle path. These locations differ in their trail connections: Holdamoos is on a route between municipalities, while the swimming pool is directly beside the cycle path. These two further destinations round out your trip planning beyond museums and hikes.

Planning Your Stay in Au

If you are looking for hotels in Au, start by organizing your trip around the themes and destinations that interest you. Cultural history, a hike focused on the landscape, and a summit destination offer different ways to shape your stay.

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