Hiking on the smugglers' path in Gargellen

Where smugglers and muleteers once roamed, there are still easily accessible trails today. In a varied circular hike, the Smugglers' Trail leads over the St. Antönier Joch (2,379 m) past the Gafiersee (2,290 m) to the Gafierjoch (2,415 m). There is plenty to discover on this circular hike through the border area between Austria and Switzerland – including shy mountain dwellers such as marmots, chamois and ibex.

Meeting point: 9:00 a.m. at the ticket hall of the Gargellen mountain railway valley station

Route: Gargellen mountain railway mountain station – St. Anönier Joch – Gafiersee – Gafierjoch – Speichersee – Gargellen mountain railway mountain station

Duration: approx. 5.5 hours (pure walking time: approx. 5 hours)

Ascent and descent: approx. 600 metres

Refreshment stop: Schafberg Hüsli (Gargellen mountain station)

Registration: by 7 p.m. the day before

Price: 20% discount with the Montafon guest card (Montafon guest card must be presented), Free for guests from BergePLUS partner establishments (Montafon guest card with BergePLUS imprint must be presented)

Equipment: Bring a rucksack with food and drinks as well as rain and sun protection.Hiking boots with treaded soles are required.

Getting there:
Bus stop: Schafbergbahn valley station, Gargellen
Paid parking: Gargellen mountain railway valley station

Notes:
The tours can take place in any weather, short-term route changes are possible (depending on the weather). Dogs are not allowed on this tour. The hike is not possible with prams or handcarts. Participants must be physically active.