Montafonerhausweg

Description

What makes a Montafonerhaus? This path shows the special features of typical residential and economic buildings, as they were built in the valley from the 15th to the 20th century. They are inseparably linked to the Montafon cultural landscape. At five different stations, a characteristic feature of a Montafonerhaus is explained. This makes it easy afterwards to recognize the elements on other buildings in the valley as well. Many of the houses are historically and culturally very valuable and are carefully maintained by their owners.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Gortipohl.

Public transport

Just leave your car where it is

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

Bus stop at start/finish of the route: Gortipohl Center / Line 650

Schedule: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Schedule: www.oebb.at

Parking

St. Gallenkirch. It is recommended to travel to Gortiphol by public transport.

Directions

The cozy circular route starts at the church of St. Nicholas in Gortipohl. From there, you walk inward along the valley past the middle school to the main street. Upon reaching the main street, walk left along the street. After about 200 meters, continue left over the meadow until you reach the next hiking signpost. Here follow the meadow path towards Außergant. After crossing the second stream, walk parallel to the stream down to the plague chapel. Upon arriving at the plague chapel, return back towards Gortipohl to the starting point.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144

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

www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

Active hiking map

Weather-appropriate clothing

Sturdy footwear with good tread

Tips

Along the way, cozy benches invite you to linger.

Destination

Gortipohl Center

Starting Point

Gortipohl Center