Alp Nova route

From St. Gallenkirch, the route leads on moderate climbs to Garfrescha, a popular alpine hamlet. Besides the impressive traditional alpine houses, there is the first opportunity to stop, for example at the restaurant Brunellawirt or the Alpenhotel Garfrescha. Afterwards, it continues into the idyllic Novatal with lush mountain meadows. On beautifully hilly terrain, the route leads to Alpe Nova at 1,730 meters above sea level. The alp is known for its delicious dairy products. You shouldn't miss the Montafoner Sura Kees.

Important note:

Below the alpine huts at Grandau, a new road section leads up to Garfrescha. The "old road" through the alpine huts of Grandau is no longer open to public traffic or cyclists.

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Gallenkirch to the Valisera Bahn.

Just leave your car behind

The regional buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns train station.

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: St. Gallenkirch Valisera Bahn / line 85, line 87

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

From Bludenz station, the Montafonerbahn runs hourly (sometimes every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (Germany) and Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking at the Valisera Bahn valley station

From St. Gallenkirch, the route leads on moderate climbs to Garfrescha, a popular alpine hamlet. Besides the impressive traditional alpine houses, there are already the first opportunities to stop, e.g., at the restaurant Brunellawirt or the Alpengasthof Garfrescha. Then it continues into the idyllic Novatal with lush meadows and clear air. On beautifully hilly terrain, the route leads to Alpe Nova at 1,730 meters above sea level. The alp is known for its delicious dairy products. You shouldn't miss the Montafoner sour cheese (“Sura Kees”).

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Spare battery, charger, bicycle helmet, day bike backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, possibly cycling shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, possibly cycling jersey, possibly cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tool, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly mobile phone holder for the handlebar, possibly headlamp and reflectors, map material

Free activity map (e-)mountain bike available at all Montafon tourist offices.

Silvretta Park Montafon (Valisera Bahn valley station)

Silvretta Park Montafon (Valisera Bahn valley station)