The Josef Rupp Cheese Hiking Trail runs for more than eight kilometres between meadows and forests and presents magnificent views of Lake Constance.Part of the route has been laid out as an educational trail. A total of 15 illustrated boards provide interesting facts to hikers about the history and production of cheese in Vorarlberg while pointing out unique aspects of the landscape and the efforts to preserve it. The boards also explain how farmers and alpine dairies, restaurateurs and retailers are working together

The trail was named in recognition of Josef Rupp’s dedication to farming issues.The cheese trail is a family hike with stop-offs and farm shops where refreshments are available. The Jungholz Hinteregg, Lutzenreute and Rucksteig alpine dairies are also located not far from the trail. These hay-milk dairies are among the oldest in Vorarlberg.The Josef Rupp Cheese Hiking Trail takes in the entire Pfänder ridge. From Lochau, Eichenberg and Möggers to Scheidegg (D). A network of paths extends past pastures and through woods while presenting views of Lake Constance and the Bregenzerwald.

Sections of the cheese hiking trail and the educational cheese trail are groomed in winter.