Schesaplana 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 open up 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
Brand, upper station of the Lünerseebahn

Directions
From the upper station of the Lünerseebahn, you’ll first hike along the right shore of the lake on a wide trail until you reach the turnoff toward the Totalphütte. From there, the trail climbs steadily uphill. After about an hour, you’ll reach the Totalphütte, which is a great spot for a short break.

From the Totalphütte, the terrain becomes rockier and the trail continues uphill, past Totalpsee and the Zollwachhaus to the Schesaplanasattel. From there, it’s another 55 meters of elevation gain to the summit of Schesaplana. Once you reach the summit cross, a sweeping panorama awaits you.

The descent follows the same route back to the Lünerseebahn mountain station.

End Point
Brand, Lünerseebahn mountain station

Getting to the Starting Point
The starting point for the tour is the Lünerseebahn mountain station in Brand. Please check the Lünerseebahn’s operating hours.

By public transportation:
The Landbus Montafon and the Montafonerbahn offer a convenient and flexible way to get around the valley. Trains and buses run regularly between the towns, 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: Brand Lünerseebahn

By car:
Take the A14 to the Brandnertal exit, then follow the L82 to Brand until you reach the end of the valley at the Lünerseebahn valley station. Paid parking is available there.

Alpine Trail: The trail may include safety ropes and footholds. Sure-footedness and appropriate alpine experience are required.

For this hike, we recommend good, ankle-high hiking boots with a grippy tread, a hiking backpack with enough food and drinks, and protection from the sun and rain. Hiking poles can provide additional support if needed.

Taking the Lünerseebahn can shave about an hour off the ascent. If you’d like to hike the roughly 400 meters in elevation from Brand to Lünersee, the trail takes you along the “Bösen Tritt” path, which is partially secured.

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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