Montafon Valley route ​|​ St​.​ Gallenkirch to Partenen

The Alpenmosaik Montafon brings the region’s scenic diversity to life. The four exploration 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
St. Gallenkirch, lower station of the Valisera Cable Car

Directions
From the Valisera Bahn valley station in St. Gallenkirch, follow the Illweg trail down the valley toward Partenen. Along the way, you’ll pass two swimming pools and hike along varied forest and meadow trails. The Maria Schnee Chapel is also located along the route.

Then cross to the other side of the Ill River and the road, and follow the path straight ahead toward Obertrantrauas and Außerbofa. Continuing along the Illweg, you’ll reach Partenen. Passing the Vermunt power plant and the valley station of the Vermuntbahn, you’ll reach a bridge. There, you’ll cross to the other side of the road and the stream again and follow the sidewalk about 150 meters up the valley.

Then turn left toward the church and Partenen’s town center, where you’ll reach the tour’s destination.

End Point
Partenen, town center

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the valley station of the Valisera Cable Car in St. Gallenkirch.

By public transportation:
With the Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn, you can travel comfortably and flexibly throughout the valley. The train and bus connect the towns regularly, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find the right connection HERE. Bus stop at the start of this tour: St. Gallenkirch Valisera Cable Car / Bus stop at the end: Partenen Center

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Gallenkirch. Parking is available at the Valisera Bahn valley station.

For this longer valley hike, we recommend a daypack with a rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, and weather-appropriate, durable clothing.

Also, be sure to bring sunscreen and rain gear, plenty of food and drinking water, a first-aid kit, and your cell phone. Depending on your needs, telescoping hiking poles, a headlamp, and maps may also be useful.

On hot summer days, the Aquarena all-weather pool and the Partenen swimming pool offer opportunities to cool off while you're out and about.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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