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

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9.51km

610m

Hiking

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

Tips

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

Waypoints

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

End point

Cable Car

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

3.62 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

4.19 km

504 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

5°C

0°C

85 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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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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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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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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October 1, 2023,Wanderung zur Kanisfluh

Very nice tour in wonderful autumn weather. However, today the purest migration of peoples.

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September 13, 2022,Mellau Bergstation- Alpe Kanis- Kanisfluh- Wurzachalpe- Bergstation Mellau

At the Mellau mountain station, turn left onto the small path uphill into the grove. Arriving on the plateau, you cross a small stream and may encounter the free-roaming cows. At the next fork it goes straight to Kanis Alpe, but we turn left. From here it goes up the wide path to the next crossroads. It's straight to the …

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August 7, 2025,Hoch hinaus auf die Kanisfluh 🇦🇹☀️🐂

The four of us women started today at the mountain station above Mellau. We took the cable car up comfortably, which meant we reached above the tree line more quickly. Our goal was the summit of Kanisfluh at 2,044 meters.
The view from up there was incredible! A breathtaking Alpine panorama, with views all the way to Lake Constance.

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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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To save the first 700 meters of altitude, you take

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