Take the Hochjoch Bahn from Schruns up to Kapell, and then the Sennigrat Bahn up to about 2,280 meters. From the mountain station, you can reach the Wormser Hütte in about 15 minutes via a gently ascending high-altitude trail.
From there, the mountain trail leads up toward Kreuzjoch. The direct route runs close to the ridge in places and includes a short section where you’ll need to use your hands. This section is marked with white-blue-white. If you’d like to bypass this section, you can instead follow the easier route over the Kreuzjochsattel.
From the Kreuzjoch, an impressive view of the Montafon Valley already opens up. You’ll then descend slightly and follow the trail along the ridge toward the Zamangspitze. For the final ascent to the summit, it’s recommended to follow the white-red-white trail markers and climb the Zamangspitze from the back side.
Once you reach 2,386 meters, an exceptionally wide panoramic view opens up: across the way lie the striking peaks of the Rätikon, and looking down the valley, the view extends toward the Silvretta and Verwall ranges. On a clear day, you can also make out peaks in the Swiss and Tyrolean mountains.
After a rest at the summit, the long descent to St. Gallenkirch begins. The trail leads steeply downhill along mountain and meadow paths toward the Zamangalpe. It’s a good idea to take a break at the Alpe, as you’ll be descending a total of about 1,500 meters in elevation all the way down to the valley. The trail then passes the Tanafreida alpine pastures and continues downhill to the center of St. Gallenkirch.
Route:
Sennigrat Bahn upper station – Wormser Hütte – Kreuzjoch – Zamangspitze – Zamangalpe – Tanafreida – St. Gallenkirch
