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.

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.

Hiking

on historic paths

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.

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Half-day tour

especially for families

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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Hiking

with a guaranteed panoramic view

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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