Building culture route

The Montafon Alpine Mosaic showcases the scenic diversity of the Montafon. Four exploration areas—Verwall, Silvretta, Rätikon, and the valley—illustrate how geology, nature, and the cultural landscape are interconnected.

Along 34 themed trails, you can discover the unique features of these diverse landscapes. Starting points, themes, and stories along the trails continually offer you new perspectives on the Montafon.

So: Choose an exploration area, lace up your hiking boots, and discover the diversity of the Montafon step by step.

You can find more information about the Montafon Alpine Mosaic HERE.

Starting Point
Vandans, town center

Directions
From the town center, with its old and new churches, the trail leads you out of the valley toward the Mustergielbach stream. After crossing the stream, follow the top of the dam to Valkastielstraße and continue to the Mustergielbach dam lock. There you’ll find the “Gemsle” forest playground.

The trail then continues along a small footpath back toward the town center, passing the playground near the kindergarten. Passing the “Manga Hüsli,” you’ll reach the crest of the Rellsbach dam and continue on to the Innerbach district. Passing the Montafon Cabbage Slicer Factory and the Golmerbahn valley station, the trail continues to the Rodunder reservoirs. Finally, you’ll hike along the Ill River back to the town center.

End Point
Vandans, town center

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the town center of Vandans.

By public transportation:
With the Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn, you can travel comfortably and flexibly throughout the valley. Trains and buses run regularly between the towns, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find the right connection HERE. Bus stop at the start/end of this tour: Vandans Center

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow the Montafonerstraße L188 into the Montafon. When you reach Vandans, turn right toward the town center. Parking is available directly at the municipal office in Vandans as well as at the Golm parking lot.

For the hike, we recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes with good traction. An "Active Hiking Map" can help you find your way.

The “Gemsle” forest playgrounds and the one near the kindergarten are great spots to take a break with the kids. The bike and walking path along the Ill River also makes for a pleasant way to wrap up the walk at the end of the route.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)