From Garfrescha via Galgenul to the Garfrescha Bahn valley station ​(​alternative​)​

Description

This trail repeatedly rewards you with great views of Gaschurn and St. Gallenkirch. On this path, you are mostly in the forest area.

Approach

Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon.

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Public transport

Just leave your car standing

The regional buses of the Montafonerbahn operate throughout the Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.

From Schruns station you can reach the Gafrescha Bahn in St. Gallenkirch by bus line 650. The stop is: "Gafrescha Bahn". Return also with bus line 650 to Schruns station.

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Arrival by train

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

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Parking

Parking lots at the Gafrescha Bahn

Directions

Via this hiking path you will find your way back down to the valley. The path leads you over Grandau on the descent towards Galgenul and along the Illweg to the Gafrescha Bahn valley station in Gortipohl. Alternatively, you can also go directly via the access road to the valley station of the Gafrescha Bahn.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY NUMBER: 144

European emergency number: 112 (works with any mobile/ network)

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Tips

Before the descent, you should definitely have visited the Vermalawirt.

Destination

St. Gallenkirch, Gafrescha Bahn valley station

Starting Point

St. Gallenkirch, Gafrescha Bahn mountain station