From the Lower Gaflunaalpe to the Schwarzsee in the rear Silbertal and back

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on the Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. From Schruns you reach Silbertal.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

Country buses run throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns train station.

Bus stop for start/finish of the route: Silbertal Kristbergbahn / Line 680

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

From Bludenz station the Montafon railway runs hourly (sometimes every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) or Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Parking lot at the valley station Kristbergbahn Silbertal (paid)

Directions

The beautiful and idyllic hike through the rear Silbertal starts at the hiking bus stop, very close to the Lower Gaflunaalpe and leads along the wide path valley inward towards the Upper Freschalpe and Langsee. With a slight uphill, it passes the junction to the Lower Dürrwaldalpe and continues uphill to the Schwarzsee. You return to the starting point via the same route. You can take the hiking bus back to the center of Silbertal.

Equipment

Sturdy footwear with good tread sole. A head covering, sun protection, as well as bringing food and drinks are recommended.

Destination

Silbertal, hiking bus stop, near the Lower Gaflunaalpe

Starting Point

Silbertal, hiking bus stop, near the Lower Gaflunaalpe

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)