Montafon Silvretta Circuit

Moderate
Alpenmosaik - Silvretta
Einkehrmöglichkeit
Rundtour
Long-distance hiking trail · Hiking · Alpine mosaic – Silvretta · Alpine mosaic · Refreshment stops · Round trip
14:30 h duration
32,0 km Länge
2727 m Höchster Punkt
1906 m Tiefster Punkt
2300 hm Aufstieg
2300 hm Abstieg
Kondition
Schwierigkeit
Erlebnis
Landschaft

Tourbeschreibung

The Montafon Silvretta Circuit means: glaciers, barren rocks, no vegetation. On this long-distance trail, the entire character of the inhospitable and impressive Silvretta becomes tangible. In three stages, the route leads from Bielerhöhe past the highest mountains of Vorarlberg and over to Switzerland up to the tongue of the Silvretta Glacier. The circuit returns to the Silvretta lake through the Klostertal.

Description

A route for mountain enthusiasts who appreciate the natural beauty of the mountain world as well as refined regional cuisine. The hiking trails lead through the Silvretta past glaciers and the highest mountains of Vorarlberg. The impressive high-alpine character of the Silvretta is perceptible and tangible with every step and shapes this stage hike.

Important: For this demanding route, you should plan your personal daily sections and reserve overnight stays at the huts in advance!

Approach

Coming from Bludenz take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon up to Silvretta Bielerhöhe (Silvretta high alpine road subject to tolls).

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Public transport

Just leave your car standing

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

You can reach Schruns station by the regional buses of the Montafonerbahn. The final stop is always Schruns station.

On foot, the path to the town center leads along the Bergknappenweg to Bartholomäberg.

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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
Directions

Stage 1: Silvretta-Bielerhöhe - Tübinger Hut

From the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe bus stop, the hiking trail leads west through the Großvermunttal. The path runs slightly elevated past the end of the Vermunt reservoir before ascending to the Hochmadererjoch; it then continues slightly downhill to the Tübinger Hut.

Walking time approx. 4:30 h // approx. 9.7 km // Ascent 604 m, descent 439 m

Stage 2: Tübinger Hut - Silvretta Hut SAC (CH)

From the Tübinger Hut, climb up to the Plattenjoch. Here you cross the border into Switzerland. The route continues downhill past several mountain lakes heading south to the Seetalsee, where the Seetal self-catering hut is located. Shortly before the Seetal hut there is another ascent to the “Scharte”. Then it is downhill with only a slight ascent to the Silvretta Hut SAC.

Walking time approx. 6:30 h // approx. 12 km // Ascent 1,324 m, descent 1,186 m

Stage 3: Silvretta Hut SAC (CH) - Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

From the Silvretta Hut SAC, climb up to the “Red Furka”, passing the glacier tongue of the Silvretta Glacier. At the pass, you cross the border back into Austria. The final section goes downhill through the Klostertal to the Silvretta lake and further to Silvretta-Bielerhöhe. On the way, you pass the Klostertal Environmental Hut (self-catering hut).

Walking time approx. 3:30 h // approx. 10.3 km // Ascent 361 m, descent 663 m

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144

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

www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

Sturdy footwear

(warm clothing even in midsummer)

Tips

Due to high demand at the huts, we recommend reserving sleeping places directly at the huts early enough.

Destination

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Silvretta lake bus stop

Starting Point

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Silvretta lake bus stop

Eigenschaften
Routentyp Long-distance hiking trail, Hiking, Alpine mosaic – Silvretta, Alpine mosaic, Refreshment stops, Round trip
Schwierigkeit Moderate
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