Maisäß Tour Matschwitz

Approach

Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and then continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. Federal road L188 leads you directly to Aktivpark Montafon, which is on the right side of the road.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind.

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Schruns Sports Ground/Aktivpark / Line 2a, Line 2b

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

From Bludenz station, the Montafonerbahn runs every half hour. There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

There are numerous parking spaces at Aktivpark Montafon.

Directions

From Aktivpark Montafon in Schruns-Tschagguns, follow the bike path to Vandans. On the Ganeu service road, you ride at an average gradient of 10% to Haus Matschwitz with its eponymous Maisäß settlement. After a fairly steep descent (up to 15%), the route continues along the Gafazut path, past the Gampadels reservoir, to Bitschweil. From there, the asphalted but winding and narrow Bitschweilstraße leads back to the starting point at Aktivpark Montafon in Schruns-Tschagguns.

Equipment

Spare battery, charger, bike helmet, day bike backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, bike shoes if needed, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, bike jersey if needed, cycling gloves if needed, air pump, bike tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, phone holder for handlebars if needed, headlamp and reflectors if needed, map material

Tips

Plan a break at Haus Matschwitz to enjoy Montafon hospitality, and ride the narrow Bitschweilstraße with extra caution – it demands full attention and consideration.

Free Aktivkarte for (e-)mountain biking available at all Montafon tourism offices.

Destination

Aktivpark Montafon in Schruns Tschagguns

Starting Point

Aktivpark Montafon in Schruns Tschagguns

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