From the Rellstal via the Zaluandaalpe​-​ Schweizertor and Verajoch to the Lünersee

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and then continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Vandans to the Golmerbahn.

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

The local buses of the Montafonerbahn operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns train station.

It is recommended to take the hiking bus to the Rellstal early in the morning.

OR:

Bus stop at the start of the route: Vandans Golmerbahn / S4 (Montafonerbahn), line 621, line 622, line 623, line 641

Bus stop at the end of the route: Brand Lünerseebahn / S4 (Montafonerbahn), line 81

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

From Bludenz train station, the Montafonerbahn runs hourly (partially half-hourly). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Directly at the valley station of the Golmerbahn

Directions

It is advisable to take the first hiking bus to the Alpengasthaus Rellstal. After about 45 minutes, you will reach the stop at the Alpengasthaus Rellstal. You follow the signpost and follow the alpine path (wide path) to the Lower Zaluandaalpe, which you reach after 45 minutes. You reach the upper Zaluandaalpe after another 15 minutes. Behind the upper Zalundaalpe, you choose the hiking trail and after another hour you reach the Schweizertor. From the Schweizertor, you continue hiking uphill to the Verajoch. Once there, you have reached the highest point of the fantastic hike in the Rätikon mountains. After 45 minutes, you reach the Lünersee with its turquoise blue water. Nestled in the middle of the mountain world, the idyllic natural lake is presented. The Lünersee-Alpe invites you to take another break. Along the left side of the lake, you reach the Douglasshütte or the upper station of the Lünerseebahn after just under 50 minutes. Several benches along the lake invite you to linger.

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, sufficient food and drinks, headgear and hiking poles recommended

Tips

It is advisable to park the car at Vandans train station. There is also a boarding possibility for the Rellstal hiking bus. Since the hike ends at the Lünersee, take the public bus to Bludenz train station and from there take the Montafonerbahn towards Schruns. (Get off: Vandans train station).

Destination

Upper station Lünerseebahn

Starting Point

Vandans, Alpengasthaus Rellstal

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)