From Latschau through the Gauertal to the Lindauer Hütte

Description

The Gauertal with the Drei Türme is considered one of the most beautiful valley ends in the Alps. The hike leads through the hay meadow landscape Gauertal and ends directly at the Lindauer Hütte. Hikers can expect an untouched and dreamlike winter landscape.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and then continue on the Montafonerstraße L188 to the Rätikon junction Schruns-Tschagguns. Turn right there and follow the road to the center of Tschagguns. Continue straight through the center until you arrive in Latschau. Before the power plant, turn left and follow the road up to the hiking parking lot beyond the fire station.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Latschau Kraftwerk / line 1

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Hiking parking lot at the Latschau fire station (paid)

Directions

The route leads steadily uphill from Latschau past the hay meadows in the Gauertal directly to the Lindauer Hütte. The same route takes you back to the starting point at Latschau.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144
European emergency number: 112 (works with any mobile phone/network)

www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Avalanche report:

http://www.vorarlberg.at/vorarlberg/sicherheit_inneres/sicherheit/landeswarnzentrale/weitereinformationen/lawinenwarndienst/ziel.htm

The snowshoe routes are in open terrain. Use at your own risk.

Equipment

Snowshoes, telescopic poles with large baskets, avalanche equipment with transceiver, probe, and shovel, day hiking backpack (approx. 30 liters) with rain cover, possibly with avalanche airbag, comfortable and waterproof winter or sturdy hiking boots that fit into the snowshoe bindings, gaiters if necessary, warm and durable layered clothing, ski jacket and pants, hat/headband, scarf, gloves, ski goggles if necessary, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, thermos with hot drink, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, headlamp and reflectors if necessary, maps, bivy sack, and rescue blanket

Tips

This route is marked with the green number 15 on the overview map "Aktivkarte Schnee." The map is available for free at the Montafon tourist information offices.

It is recommended to bring a sled, as you can have a great sled ride from the Lindauer Hütte through the Gauertal down to Latschau.

You also have the option to rent a sled directly at the Lindauer Hütte for a fee of €10.00 per sled/day. WARNING: only a limited number are available.

Destination

Tschagguns, Latschau hiking parking lot

Starting Point

Tschagguns, Latschau hiking parking lot