Round trip for the whole family
This round trip leads through Vertigen along the historic Partschins/Parcines irrigation canal path (Partschinser Waalweg). The path leads along the so-called Trail of Tales, which passes numerous prehistoric findings, cult places and locations related to witchcraft tales (information on the Trail of Tales is available at the local tourist offices). The path leads past several farms and inns and leads up to the top spot of this tour: the 97 m high Parcines waterfall.
Tour Start
Partschins/Parcines village center
Tour End
Partschins/Parcines village center
From Partschins, head east on route 7A in the direction of Partschinser Waalweg (irrigation channel). Along the Waalweg irrigation channel in the direction of Salten district. Shortly before, turn right and follow the Partschinser Sagenweg (legends trail), past prehistoric settlements and places of worship to the Ebnerhof farm. Continue uphill through the forest (marker 1 then 23) to the Prünster inn (1,196 m). On trail no. 23 slightly downhill past the Gasthaus Wasserfall inn to the impressive Partschinser waterfall with a drop of 97 m (1,060 m). Down the valley on path 8B to the Gasthaus Birkenwald inn, then first left on the Wasserfallstraße road, then branching off to the right, following path marking 1 to the Winklerhof inn (642 m). Turn left and over the suspension bridge on path no. 39 to Partschins.
Due to the limited parking facilities in the municipality of Parcines and in the spirit of sustainability, as well as the protection of the Parcines recreational area, we ask you to use public transport. Thank you very much!
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