Loop on the Schafberg plateau ​(​2​-​130m​)​ in Gargellen

Description

The winter hiking trail is in open terrain. Use at your own risk.

This beautiful winter hike on the high plateau of the Schafberg in Gargellen impresses with its stunning panorama. Dominant are the mighty Madrisa (2,770m) to the south as well as the Ritzenspitzen and the Valiseraspitze on the opposite side of the valley. Downstream, the Rütihorn with its broad rock massif is clearly visible. Benches invite you to rest.

The mountain restaurant Schafberg Hüsli at the mountain station of the Schafbergbahn ensures culinary enjoyment and is known for its excellent cuisine. The homemade strudels and cakes in the afternoon come highly recommended.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Gallenkirch. There, turn right onto Gargellnerstraße and follow it to Gargellen up to the Gargellen mountain railways.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Gargellen Schafbergbahn / line 670

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Parking spaces (paid) are located at the valley station of the Gargellen mountain railways.

Directions

From the mountain station of the Schafbergbahn Gargellen (2,130m), this winter hiking trail initially leads towards the Valzifenzlift. Blue signs with the inscription "Winter hiking trail" as well as pink snow poles mark the path. At the height of the Valzifenzlift, the trail takes a left curve towards the Kristallbahn. This path is flat and offers a great panorama. Near the Kristallbahn valley station, the winter hiking trail descends to the right into a small loop. Return on the same path.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL:
140 Alpine emergencies Austria-wide
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

Make sure to wear sturdy winter footwear suitable for the conditions.

Tips

This route is marked on the overview map "Aktivkarte Schnee" on the reverse side with the pink number 27. The map is available free of charge at the Montafon tourism offices.

Destination

Mountain station Schafbergbahn Gargellen

Starting Point

Mountain station Schafbergbahn Gargellen