Silvretta hut route ​-​ Vermuntsee to Saarbrücker Hut

Moderate
Einkehrmöglichkeit
Mountaineering · Refreshment stops
03:00 h duration
5,84 km Length in km
2541 m Highest point
1757 m Lowest point
784 m gain Ascent
1 m gain Descent
Stamina
Difficulty
Adventure
Scenery

Tour description

An impressive hut route in the majestic Silvretta in Montafon.

A route for mountain enthusiasts who appreciate the natural beauty of the mountains as well as refined regional cuisine. The hiking trails lead through the Silvretta past glaciers and the highest peaks of Vorarlberg. The impressive high alpine character of the Silvretta is palpable and experienceable at every step, shaping this stage hike.

Important: For this challenging route, you should plan your daily stages personally and reserve overnight stays at the huts in advance!

Approach

Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 via Schruns to Partenen to the toll station for the Silvretta High Alpine Road. From there, continue on the Silvretta High Alpine Road to Vermuntsee.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

The regional buses of the Montafonerbahn operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns train station.

Getting there by bus

From Schruns train station, take bus line 85 to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe. The stop is: "Vermuntsee".

mbs Bus schedules

Getting there by train

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

mbs Train schedules

Parking

Parking is available at Vermuntsee.

Directions

From the Vermuntsee parking lot, follow the sign uphill to the Saarbrücker Hut along a wide gravel path.

Equipment

Bring good ankle-high hiking boots with a good tread, sufficient food and drinks, hiking poles are recommended.

Tips

Due to high demand at the huts, we recommend reserving sleeping places directly at the huts early enough.

Destination

Saarbrücker Hut

Starting Point

Vermuntsee

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 Mountaineering, Refreshment stops
Difficulty Moderate
Elevation profile
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