Panoramic hike Rätikon ​-​ from Rellstal to Lünersee

The high mountain route does not skimp on scenic highlights and leads especially in summer through a blooming alpine garden. Particularly from Schweizertor over Verajoch to Lünersee, many marmots can be admired. The Lünersee is a natural mountain lake that is a feast for the eyes with its turquoise blue color.

Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Vandans. From Vandans, you must take the hiking bus into Rellstal. You can board at the town hall or at the Golmerbahn.

Leave your car behind

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

It is recommended to take the hiking bus early in the morning to Rellstal.

Bus stop at the start of the route: Rellstalhüsle (hiking bus) or Vandans Golmerbahn/ lines 621, 623, 641

Bus stop at the end of the route: Brand Lünerseebahn/ line 81

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

From Bludenz station, the Montafonerbahn runs hourly (partly half-hourly). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking Golmerbahn Vandans

It is recommended to take the hiking bus early in the morning to Rellstal. At the Rellskapelle, the gentle ascent begins along the Zaluandabach on an alpine path to the Lower & Upper Zaluandaalp. Then you head towards the Schweizertor and the Verajoch. Together we reach the Lünersee downhill through a magnificent alpine flora. Shortly before reaching the lake, a signpost to the right points to the Lünerkrinne. The Mässbödaweg leads to Alpe Lün and then back to the Alpengasthof Rellstal. Conditions Long high mountain route on safe paths. Continuously well marked. Stamina is required due to 1000 meters of ascent and descent each. Diverse alpine flora. Infrastructure Montafonerbahn, hiking bus to Rellstal Catering Alpengasthof Rellstal, Alpe Lün Highlights Rellstal, Lower & Upper Zaluandaalp, Schweizertor, Verajoch, Lünersee, Lünerkrinne, Alpe Lün, Alpengasthof Rellstal More information

• Starting point: Vandans (648 m) or end station of the hiking bus in Rellstal (1470 m)
• Destination: Lünersee (1980 m)
• Length: 14
• Total hiking time: 6
• Path number:
• Difficulty level: medium

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ankle-high hiking boots, hiking poles recommended

Hiking map

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Additional hiking map

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Alpengasthof Rellstal, return journey with the hiking bus

Vandans (648 m) or end station of the hiking bus in Rellstal (1470 m)