Itonskopf summit path

The Montafon Alpine Mosaic showcases the scenic diversity of the Montafon. Four exploration areas—Verwall, Silvretta, Rätikon, and the valley—reveal 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 will 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
Bartholomäberg, Baroque Church

Directions
From the Baroque church in Bartholomäberg, the trail first takes you toward Rellseck. You can cover this section either on foot or by taking the hiking bus.

From Rellseck, continue along the geological nature trail to the Monteneu rest area and up to the Wannaköpfle. Following a scenic high-altitude trail, you’ll eventually reach the base of the Itonskopf. The final section to the summit is rocky and partially secured with a steel cable. Sure-footedness is required here.

The return route takes you down a moderately steep slope to the Obere Wiese and then back to Bartholomäberg via farm roads, meadows, and forest trails.

End Point
Bartholomäberg, Baroque church

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the Baroque church in Bartholomäberg

By public transportation:
With the Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn, you can travel comfortably and flexibly throughout the valley. Trains and buses 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/end of this tour: Bartholomäberg Church

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then follow the Montafoner Straße L188 to Schruns. In Schruns, drive through the town center and continue toward Bartholomäberg. Paid parking is available at the Baroque church.

This tour follows an alpine mountain trail that may include safety ropes and foothold aids. Sure-footedness is required for the rocky ascent to the summit of the Itonskopf.

We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothing, ankle-high hiking boots with good traction, hiking poles, and bringing plenty of water.

The historic mine at Bartholomäberg is worth a visit. The St. Anna tunnel in the tourist mine is more than 1,000 years old and open to visitors for about 115 meters.

The Rellseck Alpine Inn is also a great place to stop for a break. Other interesting destinations along or near the trail include the Baroque church in Bartholomäberg, as well as activities centered around traditional crafts and the mountain breakfast at Rellseck.

You can find more information about the Verwall European Protected Area and its unique habitats HERE.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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