Hiking with kids in the Kleinwalsertal is never boring
Time for Us
May 1st is the most popular day of the year for hiking. This year, it’s time to lace up your hiking boots and head out into nature once again. Think hiking is boring? In the Kleinwalsertal, hiking is never boring—not for kids or adults.
To make sure your hiking day is a huge success at home, Zwärg Bartli has some great tips. This way, every hike becomes a real adventure.
Maybe we'll even inspire you to take a whole hiking vacation with the kids?
Water hiking is a lot of fun for kids
Water Fun
Hiking in and around water is always fun for kids. Whether it’s a mountain lake, a small stream, or a waterfall—the cool water makes for lots of fun. Zwärg Bartli has the following play ideas for you:
- Build a beaver dam in the stream
- Make a little boat out of bark, branches, and leaves
- Look for flat stones and try to make them skip across the water
- Go look for fish or frogs
When the sun is shining, a foot bath is also a nice treat. Who's brave enough to dip their feet in the cold water?
Let the Water Flow
Discovering Nature Through Mindful Hiking
Nature Scavenger Hunt
When hiking in nature, there’s plenty for kids to discover. It’s the perfect setting for a little nature scavenger hunt. Before you set out, think about which animals you might encounter or which plants are currently in bloom. Along the entire trail, whoever spots the designated item in nature first gets a point.
For inspiration, Zwärg Bartli collected things that children can discover while hiking in the Kleinwalsertal:
- Cows on their way to pasture
- Numerous wild herbs
- Colorful Birds and Butterflies
- Bees, Earthworms, and Squirrels
In addition to the animals and plants, you can also look for animal tracks. These include paw or hoof prints, cocoons, and spider webs.
Moo—it's not uncommon to come across cows in the Kleinwalsertal
Don't forget to bring snacks when hiking with kids
Culinary Delights to Go
A buttered slice of bread never tastes as good as it does during a picnic break in a meadow—after you’ve climbed the first stretch of the trail and your hunger is as big as a bear’s. These are the best moments when hiking in the Kleinwalsertal. Breakfast never tastes as good as it does at sunrise in Gemstl.
But even on your own hike with the kids, you can prepare a delicious snack. Our Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandma’s Braided Bread is a joy to make and fits easily into a backpack. But there’s no guarantee that anything will be left over to take with you after baking—it’s simply too delicious for that.
A campfire during the break turns a hike with kids into a real adventure. So pack some sausages and bread, and let's go.
Cheese and pretzels—whether it's a picnic or a campfire, everything tastes better outdoors!
Hiking with Kids in the Kleinwalsertal: Get Your Voucher Now
Rosi the Piggy Bank
The hike near your home was lovely, but we miss the Kleinwalsertal too much. So why not start saving for your next family vacation now? Just create a Rosenhof gift certificate and save up for your vacation with Rosi. The Rosenhof team looks forward to welcoming you soon.