Venser Messweg

Description

The walking path invites you to stroll through the municipality of Vandans. Starting in the village center, the path leads along the village street downstream to the end of the municipality, marked by the pilgrimage chapel Venserbild. The way back leads over historic "Messweg" paths (old grass paths used to attend church services on Sundays). The residential houses and their architectural styles show how Vandans developed from a predominantly rural place to a residential and tourist community.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and then continue on the Montafonerstraße L188 towards Schruns. Follow the signs and turn right towards Vandans.

Public transport

Just leave your car parked

The local buses run throughout the Montafon valley. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Vandans center / S4 (Montafohnerbahn), line 621, line 622, line 641

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 (Germany) and Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

You can park directly at the Vandans municipal office.

Directions

Vandans municipal office - village street - Lower Venser Street - pilgrimage chapel Venser Bild - Außervens - Oberbündta - Gemsle playground - elementary school - Vandans community center

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144

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

www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a multi-layer system, optionally telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, optionally headlamp, maps

Tips

The pilgrimage chapel "Venserbild" from the 17th century with its many hand-painted votive images is worth a visit.

Destination

Vandans, center

Starting Point

Vandans, center