Gaglaweg St​.​ Anton im Montafon

Easy
Familienfreundlich
Gaglawege
Kinderwagentauglich
Rundtour
Themenweg · Hiking · Gaglawege (children hikes) · Round trip · Family-friendly · Suitable for prams
01:30 h duration
3,50 km Length in km
686 m Highest point
623 m Lowest point
65 m gain Ascent
65 m gain Descent
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Tour description

Join Erna as you discover the mining history of St. Anton im Montafon and follow the traces of gypsum mining through a diverse cultural landscape at the entrance to the valley.

At the entrance to the Montafon valley lies St. Anton im Montafon, a town with a rich and varied history. In addition to traditional legends and myths, gypsum mining in particular shaped the community. Until the 1980s, gypsum-bearing rock was extracted here, sorted, crushed in grinding mills, calcined, and then ground into fine gypsum.

Even today, various traces in the townscape and the surrounding landscape serve as reminders of this era. On the Gaglaweg, you’ll walk alongside Erna along the stream, past former mining areas and through quiet neighborhoods, before the trail leads back to the town center.

What is a Muntafuner Gaglaweg?

In the Montafon dialect, “Muntafuner Gaglaweg” means something like “Montafon Children’s Trail.” For your adventure, you’ll need the Gaglaweg backpack. You can rent one for a deposit at one of our tourist information offices or citizen service centers. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your hike.
A unique puzzle awaits you on every Gaglaweg trail. Once you’ve solved it, you’ll receive a small gift. You can also purchase one of eleven Erna souvenir jars at a special price of €4.00. Each trail is dedicated to a different theme and takes you through the diverse landscape of the Montafon.
So: Grab your backpack, join Erna, and set off on a journey of discovery together.
You can find more information about our Muntafun Gagla Trails HERE.

Starting Point - Directions - End Point

Starting Point
St. Anton im Montafon via ferrata parking lot

Directions
From the via ferrata parking lot in St. Anton im Montafon, follow the hiking trail along the stream a few meters uphill. Then turn left and follow the road toward Lorüns.

Cross the road and continue straight ahead toward Gipsbruch. After the bridge at Tränenbächli, follow the trail via Lehmbühl and Prazalanz to the Almahüsli. Go above the Almahüsli, then follow the road back toward St. Anton im Montafon.

The trail leads you downhill to the right. Just before Montafonerstraße, turn left onto the footpath that runs parallel to the road and takes you back toward the municipal office. After a few minutes, you’ll reach the playground, which is a great spot for a break.

From the playground, follow the hiking trail along the stream to the right, heading down into the valley. Then walk a few more meters downhill on the sidewalk until you reach the via ferrata parking lot again—your starting point.

End Point
Via Ferrata Parking Lot, St. Anton im Montafon

Getting to the starting point

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the St. Anton im Montafon via ferrata parking lot

By public transportation:
With the Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn, you can travel comfortably and flexibly throughout the valley. Trains and buses run regularly between the towns, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find your connection HERE. Bus stop at the start/end of this tour: St. Anton im Montafon train station

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit. Then follow the Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Anton im Montafon. Parking spaces are available at the hiking parking lot near the town center.

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) 

Properties
Route type Themenweg, Hiking, Gaglawege (children hikes), Round trip, Family-friendly, Suitable for prams
Difficulty Easy
Start Klettersteigparkplatz St. Anton im Montafon
Finish Klettersteigparkplatz St. Anton im Montafon
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