Montafon valley path ​|​ Gargellen to St​.​ Gallenkirch

The Alpenmosaik Montafon brings the region’s scenic diversity to life. The four adventure areas—Verwall, Silvretta, Rätikon, and the valley—offer different perspectives on nature, the landscape, and culture.

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

Starting Point
Gargellen, lower station of the Gargellen Mountain Railways

Directions
From the valley station of the Gargellner Bergbahnen, hike out of the valley along the Suggadinbach stream. The trail continues past the Valisera Maisäß, where you’ll cross the L192 Gargellner Road and then continue on the left side of the Suggadinbach.

Passing through Rüti, you’ll reach Galgenul. There, you’ll cross the L192 again and follow the trail toward St. Gallenkirch. Finally, you’ll reach the center of St. Gallenkirch.

End Point
St. Gallenkirch, town center

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the valley station of the Gargellner Bergbahnen in Gargellen.

By public transportation:
The Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn provide convenient and flexible travel throughout the valley. Trains and buses connect the towns regularly, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find your connection HERE. Bus stop at the start/end of this tour: Bergbahnen Gargellen

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow the Montafoner Straße L188 to St. Gallenkirch. There, turn right onto the Gargellner Straße and follow it to Gargellen. Parking is available at the Gargellner Bergbahnen. For the return trip to Gargellen, you can take the public bus from St. Gallenkirch.

Be sure to wear sturdy footwear that is appropriate for the current conditions.

Keep your eyes peeled as you walk along. You might spot one of the rare Montafon stone sheep grazing in the pastures.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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