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Mellau: in ibex territory on the Kanisfluh

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Mellau: in ibex territory on the Kanisfluh

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Mellau: in ibex territory on the Kanisfluh

03:59

9.51km

610m

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Around the striking rock faces of the Kanisfluh, the "landmark of the Bregenzerwald", you share the view with leaping ibexes. The last section to the summit leads over a narrow grassy ridge, for which sure-footedness and a head for heights are required.

To save the first 700 meters of altitude,…

by Bregenzerwald Tourismus

Last updated: July 22, 2025

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.89 km for 8 m

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Start point

Cable Car

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1.63 km

Alpe Kanis

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautifully situated high alpine pasture with views of the Mittagsspitze.

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3.85 km

Hählesattel

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Anyone can do Kanis and it always works :-)
When it's not so crowded, you can even see the ibexes

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4.37 km

Holenke

Highlight • Summit

The mountain itself is very beautiful. But with mass tourism, like a pedestrian zone in a big city, it's not the right place for anyone seeking solitude, peace, and isolation.

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6.30 km

Alpe Wurzach

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Surrounded by beautiful nature, Alpe Wurzach lies at an altitude of 1,650 meters at the foot of the Kanisfluh. A lovely outdoor dining area and delicious home-cooked meals await you. …

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9.51 km

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Cable Car

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

3.52 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

4.17 km

497 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

26°C

12°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2024,Kanisfluh

Beautiful mountain with a view and wonderful flower meadows. Yellow gentian as far as the eye can see. Large population of Turk's cap lilies. You could take photos of flowers all the time. Nice mountain pasture to stop off at. Finish in Tettnang in a cozy cider broom. Thanks Wolfgang for this suggestion.

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October 1, 2021,Die Kanisfluh-Karawane

The Kanisfluh, the most climbed mountain in the Bregenz Forest. Every local is "obliged" to climb the Kanisfluh once in a lifetime. Apparently this also applies to all tourists. We too got in line and set off. The tour is not demanding, but you should be in good physical condition. You are never alone at the summit.

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July 22, 2022,KANISFLUH 🏔 von der Bergstation Mellaubahn zur Kanisfluh

This hike starting from the Mellaubahn mountain station to the Kanisfluh ⛰ at an altitude of 2044 metres.
One of the most striking mountains and a landmark of the Bregenzerwald. The view of this mighty mountain range alone is impressive and you can see as far as Lake Constance.

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July 4, 2024,173. Wanderung - Auf die Kanisfluh-Holenke

Today the sun finally came out and we went up the mountain. We took the Mellaubahn up and then had a really great hike to the summit. At the beginning the paths were very wide and gently ascending, but these became narrower and steeper as we went up. At the top we were greeted by a strong wind and a …

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October 1, 2021,Auf der Kanisfluh bist du nie allein!

The must for every mountain lover / hiker: climbing the Kanisfluh, more precisely the Holenke at 2044 m.
We too did this with many others in bright sunshine. As the saying goes: "You are never alone on the Kanisfluh!"
A crisp ascent, but at the summit cross you will be rewarded with a spectacular view!

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August 25, 2021,Nach Restaurant Simma

Yes, a really nice tour. Let's see where it's going tomorrow

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September 1, 2023,🇦🇹Komoot-Treffen: Rossstelle Mellaubahn🚠 - Kanisfluh-Holenke🏔 (2044 m) - Alpe Wurzach😋

Thank you @KISS - with the sun 🌞 that you brought with you from the Allgäu, this mountain tour 🏔 to Kanisfluh was simply incredibly beautiful 🥰 Such a great Alpine panorama with views all the way to Lake Constance 🏞 and Säntis 🏔 were possible today. The “Hohe Schock” in particular was impressive, at the foot of which we …

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July 18, 2024,🇦🇹Mellau | Auf die Kanisfluh ⛰️✝️ 🌼⚘️🌺🌤🤩 ab Roßstelle 🚡, Mittwoch, 18.07.24

Wonderful mountain hike on Wed. 18.07.24 to the Holenke summit (2044m) of the striking Kanisfluh mountain massif in the Bregenzerwald with fellow pensioner Norbert M. from the Roßstelle mountain station of the Mellau cable car. Through the green Alptal with the babbling Alpbach, we went past the Alpe Kanis up to the Hählesattel with the rock tower Stoß on the …

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March 26, 2024

Around the striking rock faces of the Kanisfluh, the "landmark of the Bregenzerwald", you share the view with leaping ibexes. The last section to the summit leads over a narrow grassy ridge, for which sure-footedness and a head for heights are required.
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Mellau: in ibex territory on the Kanisfluh

Alpe Kanis

Hählesattel

Holenke

Alpe Wurzach

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