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Hiking

in Gargellen



Border crossings with an alpine backdrop

Hikes from 1,400 m

You will always be confronted with limits at Gargellen - whether it be the national border with Switzerland on the Madrisa circuit, approaching the limits of your stamina on one of the numerous hiking tours or the limit of your courage when crossing a rope bridge on the via ferratas. Impressive border crossings are possible in Gargellen. Maybe you are also simply just looking to distance yourself from the stressful day-to-day world. Gargellen is best suited for this with its altitude.

Take your time - A chance to breathe.

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You should give those tours a try

Herbstwanderung in Gargellen im Montafon  | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH & Co KG, Alexander Fuchs

Hiking 

Smugglers’ Path

The Smugglers’ Path is a varied loop hike which takes you from the mountain restaurant Schafberg Hüsli (2,130 m) and leads you over the St. Antönier Joch (2,379 m) past the Gafiersee (2,290 m) to the Gafierjoch (2,415 m) and then back to the mountain restaurant. There are many things to discover on the four-and-a-half hour loop hike through the border area between Austria and Switzerland. With a little luck, you might spot marmots, golden eagles, chamois or even an ibex.

Detailed description
Wandern in Gargellen  | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH & Co KG, Alexander Fuchs

Half-day tour

Gandasee pleasure tour

This simple hike starts at the mountain restaurant Schafberg Hüsli (2,130 m) and leads to the magical Gandasee at the foot of the Madrisa. You follow the hiking trail past the Obwald
Chalet into the Valzifenztal and then walk past the Valzifenzbach back to Gargellen. 

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Herbstwanderung in Gargellen im Montafon  | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH & Co KG, Alexander Fuchs

Hiking

Riedkopf mountain tour

The hike to Riedkopf above Gargellen impresses with fantastic panoramic views of the Sulzfluh, the Drei Türme, the Rätschenhorn and, of course, the numerous summits of the Silvretta. The trail leads from the mountain restaurant Schafberg Hüsli to Riedkopf via the St. Antönier Joch (2,552 m). The descent may lead back to Schafberg Hüsli, but may also pass via the Kessl Chalet (Gargellenalpe) or Ronggalpe to Gargellen.

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Hiking in Gargellen can be so beautiful ...

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Once to Switzerland and back again

Madrisa circuit

Mountains know no bounds

In the place where all sorts of smugglers and traders used to hang around and try to evade the customs officers, there is now an easily accessible network of paths through the mountains of the Rätikon. Those who hike across borders at over 2,000 metres above sea level, and in doing so learn their own limits, know what it means: The Madrisa circuit, which is laid out on fully marked alpine paths, rewards hikers with lasting impressions but also requires fitness and athleticism. Over seven hours of hiking against a high-alpine backdrop, many hikers have had to face their own limits. That’s why the Madrisa circuit should be attempted with a Montafon hiking guide. He knows exciting stories from the time of traders and smugglers. There’s no better way to hike on the tracks of the past. A breathtaking experience in nature with a myriad of heavenly vistas.

 



Additional Hiking tipp

Gargellner Fensterweg

Mountains don't know any boarders

The Gargellner windows are already known to many as a geological peculiarity, which shows itself in the form of light limestone rocks in the otherwise somewhat darker primary rock massif. The newly initiated “Gargellner Window” (Gargellner Fenster) project is now set to go far beyond that. Above all, it makes use of Gargellen memory and brings many interesting events from bygone times to light. The aim is to create a multi-layered view of all epochs, which enables the Gargellen of today to be experienced holistically through an exciting journey through time. At all historically relevant places there are "windows" that open up the view and allow a mysterious look behind the scenes of this mysterious border region.

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Montafon theatre hike

“On the Run”: nature as an impressive stage

On this guided hike, the “teatro caprile” - based on reports from eyewitnesses, historical documents and literary texts - explores the destiny of fleeing people on the Austrian-Swiss border at a variety of locations. An impressive piece of theatre that draws you in.

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Alpenmosaik Montafon

The Alpenmosaik Montafon takes you on theme trails, valley and mountain circuits through the many facets of the region. Included are, for example, the Gargellner Fensterweg and the smugglers' path.

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Further recommendations

Mountain and hiking tours

Wandern in Gargellen | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH & Co KG, Daniel Zangerl

Rätschenfluh

11,4 km - approx. 5,5 hours
© Montafon Tourismus GmbH Schruns, Daniel Zangerl

Madrisa circuit (one-day)

Mountains know bounds
17 km - approx. 7 hours
Familie Montafon Gargellen | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH Co KG Gargellen, Christoph Schöch

Schmugglers' Land

Discover the world of the smugglers'
approx. 3 km - 1 hour
Panorama Sommer Gargellen Montafon | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH Co KG Gargellen, Christoph Schöch

Ritzenspitzen

16 km - approx.  6 - 7 hours
Gandasee | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH & Co KG, Christoph Schöch

Gandasee

Half-day tour especially for families
6,2 km - approx. 2,5 hours
Wandern in Gargellen Montafon | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH Co KG Gargellen, Christoph Schöch

Schmugglerpfad - hiking on historic paths

certified hiking trail
8,55 km - approx. 5 hours
Panorama Sommer Gargellen Montafon | © Gargellner Bergbahnen GmbH Co KG Gargellen, Christoph Schöch

Riedkopf

Hiking with guaranteed panoramic views
10 km - approx. 5 hours

Walk through the village

4,9 km - 2,5 hours


Further hiking recommendations in Gargellen




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