Kanisfluh

#111 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Top attraction

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Kanisfluh is an imposing mountain located in the Bregenzerwald range in Vorarlberg, Austria, known for its distinctive, rugged profile that dominates the surrounding landscape. This majestic peak rises to an elevation of 2,044 meters and is a prominent feature in the region, often featured in photographs and postcards.

The mountain is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, offering a range of trails that cater to various levels of experience and fitness. The summit of Kanisfluh provides breathtaking panoramic views of the Austrian Alps, making the challenging ascent a rewarding experience for those who undertake it.

The ascent typically starts from the village of Au or Mellau, with well-marked paths guiding adventurers through alpine meadows, forests, and rocky terrain. The climb, while steep in places, rewards hikers with the stunning scenery of the surrounding valleys and peaks.

Kanisfluh also holds a special place in local folklore and culture, often associated with legends and historical events. It is a natural landmark that not only offers outdoor activities but also serves as a symbol of the natural beauty and spirit of the Vorarlberg region.

Alternative names: Elevation: 6706 ftCoordinates: 47°19'54"N, 9°55'41"E

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VorarlbergAustria

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Kanisfluh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Damülser Mittagsspitze, Bregenz Forest Mountains, Damüls-Mellau, Glatthorn.

2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Damülser Mittagsspitze
65 min walk • Damülser Mittagsspitze is a 2,095 m high mountain in the Bregenz Forest Mountains in the Austrian state Vorarlberg. The normal route starts from the upper station of a chairlift at 1810 m and is UIAA grade I.
5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bregenz Forest Mountains
131 min walk • The Bregenz Forest Mountains, also the Bregenzerwald Mountains, are a range of the Northern Limestone Alps, named after the town of Bregenz. The Bregenz Forest Mountains are located entirely in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg.
4 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Damüls-Mellau, Damüls
102 min walk • Damüls-Mellau is a ski area in Vorarlberg, Austria. It is most popular for its snow safety. In 2006, Damüls was awarded the honorary title 'snowiest village of the world'.
4.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Glatthorn
122 min walk • The Glatthorn in Vorarlberg in Austria is the highest mountain in the Bregenz Forest Mountains with a height of 2,133 m. It lies west of and above the saddle of Faschinajoch, between Damüls to the north and Fontanella in the Großwalsertal to the south.
3.8 miNW
Museum
Bregenz Forest Railway, Bezau
97 min walk • The Bregenz Forest Railway, is an Austrian narrow gauge railway with a track gauge of 760 mm, the so-called Bosnian gauge. It runs through the state of Vorarlberg and from 1902 to 1983 linked Bregenz on Lake Constance with Bezau in the Bregenz Forest on a 35.33 kilometre long railway line.
6.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Furkajoch
162 min walk • Furkajoch is a high mountain pass in the Austrian Alps in the Bundesland of Vorarlberg. It connects the valley of the Bregenzer Ach near Damüls with the Frutz valley near Laterns. The road is very popular with motorcycle riders and is closed in winter.
5.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Winterstaude
135 min walk • Winterstaude is a 1877-meter-high mountain in the Bregenzerwald region of Austria. It stands south of Hittisau in the municipality of Egg. The north side is partially accessible by mountain railroads, and a ski area operates there in winter.
5.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mörzelspitze
142 min walk • The Mörzelspitze is a 1,830-meter-high mountain in the Bregenzerwald Mountains, located on the municipal border between the two Austrian municipalities of Dornbirn and Mellau in the Bregenzerwald.
4.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sünser Spitze
123 min walk • Sünser Spitze - a peak in the Bregen Forest, Eastern Alps band. It lies in Austria, in the union country of Vorarlberg.
6.3 miNW
47°24'22"N • 9°51'3"E
BergFink Schwarzenberg, Schwarzenberg
160 min walk • Winter sport, Ski area
5.6 miNW
Church
Hll. Martin und Wendelin
144 min walk • The Messkapelle Bersbuch is a Roman Catholic chapel and former daughter church of the parish of Andelsbuch in the village center of the village of Bersbuch in the municipality of Andelsbuch in the Bregenzerwald in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg...