Europatreppe 4000

Starting Point
Vermuntbahn valley station in Partenen.
Directions
To the left of the Vermuntbahn valley station, a short flight of stairs leads up to Bofastraße. After passing under the railroad tracks, you’ll reach the starting point of the Europatreppe 4000.
From here, the path continues almost straight and very steeply toward the Vermuntbahn mountain station, with steps of varying heights and depths. About halfway along the route and again in the final third, the staircase is interrupted by a path approximately 50 meters long.

End Point
The Vermuntbahn mountain station in Partenen.

Check the Vermuntbahn’s operating hours for your return to the valley. Alternatively, you can walk back to Partenen via the hiking trail (hike description).

The starting point is the Vermuntbahn valley station.

By public transportation

With the Montafon Landbus and the Montafonerbahn, you can get around the valley comfortably and flexibly. The train and bus connect the towns regularly, every half hour or every hour, depending on the route. You can find suitable connections in the cleVVVer mobil schedule app. The bus stop for the start and end of this tour is Partenen Bergbahnen.

By car

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit. Then follow the Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen. Parking is available at the Vermuntbahn and Tafamuntbahn stations.

• The Europatreppe 4000 is very steep and places high demands on your stamina, coordination, and surefootedness.
• The individual steps vary significantly in height and depth. Therefore, stay focused and adjust your pace to your abilities.
• Good, non-slip shoes are absolutely essential.
• When wet, the steps and paths can be slippery.
• Check the current weather and trail conditions before your hike.
• Check the operating hours of the Vermuntbahn for your return to the valley. Alternatively, you can also walk back to Partenen via the hiking trail (tour description).

Every summer, ambitious runners compete on the Europatreppe during the Montafon Stair Cup. The record time is around 22 minutes—but for most participants, it’s not the stopwatch that matters, but rather their own pace and reaching the finish safely. You can find information about the event at scspartenen.at.

And you’re definitely encouraged to show off your achievement: Once you’ve conquered the Europatreppe 4000, you’ll receive a certificate at the Gaschurn Tourist Information Office. To get it, take a photo at the top of the stairs as proof and show it to the staff there.