Mountaineering Trail

The Montafon Alpine Mosaic showcases the scenic diversity of the Montafon. Four exploration areas—Verwall, Silvretta, Rätikon, and the valley—highlight how geology, nature, and the cultural landscape are interconnected.

Along 34 themed trails, you can discover the unique features of these diverse landscapes. Starting points, themes, and stories along the trails continually offer you new perspectives on the Montafon.

So: Choose an exploration area, lace up your hiking boots, and discover the diversity of the Montafon step by step.

You can find more information about the Montafon Alpine Mosaic HERE.

Starting Point
Gaschurn, downtown

Directions
From the tourist information office in downtown Gaschurn, start by hiking out of the valley and, at the intersection, turn slightly right uphill toward Außerbach. Passing the approximately 400-year-old Lucas-Tschofen House, the trail takes you across the road and along a hiking path to the Valschavielbach stream. The trail continues to Obere Gosta and then back into the valley toward the town center.

Continue following the trail toward Rifa and hike above Gaschurn to Richardsruhe. There, you’ll be treated to a beautiful view of the village and the surrounding peaks. At the end of Rifastraße, cross the state highway and follow the road uphill toward Untertrantrauas.

Then you’ll switch back to the hiking trail toward Gaschurn. After crossing the state highway once more, you’ll cross the bridge to the Maria Schnee Chapel and continue back to the town center. Passing the Alpine and Tourism Museum in the former early-morning chapel and the Gaschurn parish church, you’ll reach the last remaining dance pavilion in the Montafon. From there, it’s just a few steps down the valley to the starting point.

End Point
Gaschurn, town center

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the town center of Gaschurn.

By public transportation:
The Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn railway offer a convenient and flexible way to get around the valley. Trains and buses run regularly between the towns, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find the right connection HERE. Bus stop at the start/end of this tour: Gaschurn Center

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow the Montafoner Straße L188 to Gaschurn. Parking is available directly at the Gaschurn municipal office as well as at the school parking lot across from the Versettla Bahn.

A visit to the Alpine and Tourism Museum, located in the former Frühmesshaus, offers you the opportunity to delve even deeper into the history of mountaineering and tourism in Gaschurn.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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