Vermunt Lake ​-​ Silvretta​-​Bielerhöhe

Moderate
Einkehrmöglichkeit
Hiking · Refreshment stops
02:00 h duration
5,60 km Length in km
2035 m Highest point
1753 m Lowest point
283 m gain Ascent
1 m gain Descent
Stamina
Skill
Difficulty
Adventure
Scenery

Tour description

A scenic hike from Lake Vermunt through the high-alpine landscape of the Silvretta up to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe at over 2,000 meters.

From Lake Vermunt, you’ll first hike toward Kromertal and the Saarbrücker Hut, then—after a short stretch of trail—follow a wide gravel path to the turnoff toward Silvretta-Bielerhöhe. After the steepest climb, a narrower hiking trail leads you through the impressive mountain landscape to the Madlenerhaus and from there on to Silvrettasee on the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe.

Starting Point - Directions - End Point

Starting Point
Vermunt Lake

Directions
Vermuntsee – Kromerbach – Silvretta-Bielerhöhe junction – Madlenerhaus – Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

End point
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

Getting to the starting point

The Silvretta High Alpine Road is expected to remain closed until summer 2030. In the summer, you cannot reachBielerhöhe from the Montafon by car or public transportation via the High Alpine Road; instead, you must take the Vermuntbahn from Partenen and then transfer to the tunnel bus.

You can find more information here.

By Public Transportation

With the Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn, you can get around the valley comfortably and flexibly. The train and bus connect the towns regularly, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find suitable connections in the cleVVVer mobil schedule app. The nearest stop is “Partenen Bergbahnen Talstation.” From there, you can reach the Vermuntbahn valley station in just a few minutes on foot.

By car

By car, drive to Partenen to the valley stations of the Vermuntbahn or Tafamuntbahn. The two valley stations are just a few minutes’ walk apart. Parking is available near the valley stations. Since parking conditions may change due to construction work, please follow the current on-site signage and check in advance for available parking spaces.

Tips

The hike can easily be done in the opposite direction, from Silvretta-Bielerhöhe to Vermuntsee.

Be sure to set aside some time along the way to truly take in the high-alpine scenery: Between Vermuntsee and Silvrettasee, the Silvretta—without the dramatic elevation changes—reveals a particularly expansive side, shaped by rock, water, and glacial traces.

Important Information

For this mountain hike, we recommend wearing sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots with a good grip. Be sure to bring plenty of food and drinks. Hiking poles are recommended for the longer ascents and descents.

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 Hiking, Refreshment stops
Difficulty Moderate
Start Vermuntsee
Finish Bushaltestelle Silvrettasee
Elevation profile
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