The Gauenstein route starts in the town center of Schruns. At the parish church St. Jodok, the pedestrian zone slopes slightly downward until you reach Silbertalerstraße. There, you cross the street and walk left past the store Zimba Moden and shortly afterwards cross the bridge and continue straight ahead. You walk past Hotel Krone and a few meters later reach a small chapel (Litz chapel) and the junction leading up to Bartholomäberg. You follow Montjolastraße to the first curve, where you turn left and follow the driveway. After a short forest section, you reach a single house with a great location via a meadow path that slopes slightly upward. Then the path goes briefly downhill and you pass more houses. The forest road then continues flat and after about 5-10 minutes you reach Gauenstein Monastery.
A short visit to the monastery is recommended before continuing your walk/hike. A few meters past Gauenstein Monastery you reach another signpost. Here you keep to the direction of Kaltenbrunnen or Landschrofen-Känzili (approximately 10 minutes is indicated). A detour to the Landschrofen-Känzili viewpoint is worthwhile. At the Landschrofen-Känzili viewpoint you can enjoy a view towards Schruns-Tschagguns and Vandans. In good visibility, the famous Three Towers in the Rätikon can also be seen. Benches are also available here for resting. After visiting the viewpoint, keep left and continue through the forest where a gentle descent begins.
After about 20 minutes you reach the L188 (main road). A few meters towards Gantschier church on the same side is JUFA Montafon. On the opposite side of the street is the Schapler bakery branch and the Liberty snack bar. You cross the street at the zebra crossing and follow the signpost to Kaltenbrunnen train station on the pavement. After crossing the railway tracks (Kaltenbrunnen station) you turn left and follow the asphalted Ill cycle path back to Schruns.
