Emil​-​Roth​-​Weg in the Verwall European protected area

Approach

Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. From Schruns, you reach Silbertal.

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Silbertal Kristbergbahn / Line 680

The boarding point for the hiking bus can be reached a few meters further down the valley. After the large Kristbergbahn parking lot is the fire station, which is also the departure point.

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Traveling to Montafon by train

The Montafoner railway runs hourly from Bludenz train station (sometimes every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

There is a parking lot at the valley station of the Kristbergbahn in Silbertal (paid).

Directions

The challenging circular route starts at the Lower Gaflunaalpe and leads through the Gafluna valley to the New Reutlinger Hut. At the hut, orient yourself towards the Gafluner Winterjöchle. Now you hike on the Emil-Roth-Weg and on Tyrolean soil. You leave Vorarlberg and hike around the Drosberg towards the Silbertaler Winterjöchle. Shortly before, follow the path to Langsee. Via the Upper Freschalpe, Schwarzsee, Lower Freschalpe, and Dürrwaldalpe you return to the Lower Gaflunaalpe. The stop for the hiking bus can then be reached in 5 minutes.

TIP: We recommend you use the Silbertal hiking bus for arrival and departure. The return trip is arranged on the outbound bus. The New Reutlinger Hut is a self-catering hut.

Equipment

Sturdy and high footwear with good tread is recommended. A head covering, sun protection, and hiking poles are also recommended, as well as bringing food and drinks.

Tips

Destination

Hiking bus stop near the Lower Gaflunaalpe

Starting Point

Hiking bus stop near the Lower Gaflunaalpe

Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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