The best tips and most beautiful tours for hiking in Montafon

Hiking in Montafon means immersing yourself in a picture-perfect landscape: Lush green alpine pastures, majestic peaks, and idyllic valleys characterize this unique hiking region in Vorarlberg. Challenging mountain tours and leisurely family hiking trails alternate with each other, making up the special charm of this region. An impressive backdrop of imposing mountain walls, rustic huts, and magnificent views accompanies you on your hikes. Even in winter, snow-covered trails provide an unique hiking experience, making Montafon a paradise for hikers all year round.

The most beautiful hiking areas in Montafon

During a hiking holiday in Montafon, everyone will find their perfect tour, whether they're looking for a leisurely hike through blooming alpine meadows or a challenging summit climb with breathtaking views. The variety of trails will inspire you, whether you are a beginner or an experienced mountaineer. Right outside our hiking hotel in Montafon, there is a network of over 1,400 kilometres of well-marked, varied trails surrounded by unparalleled natural scenery. These are ideal conditions for an unforgettable hiking holiday in Vorarlberg.

Before starting your tour, check the operating and opening hours of the relevant hiking areas and mountain railways. Our reception staff will be happy to help.

Just as it is in winter, Silvretta Montafon offers a variety of experiences in the summer months. At the Hochjoch, you will be greeted by a panoramic view of 200 peaks. On a clear day, you may even catch a glimpse of Lake Constance. There are hiking trails of varying degrees of difficulty, as well as well-maintained cycling and mountain bike trails. The food at the Nova Stoba mountain restaurant, located at 2,010 metres above sea level, is particularly good.

You can access it via the Versettla Bahn cable car in Gaschurn or the Garfrescha Bahn cable car in St. Gallenkirch.

In the Vorarlberg Rätikon, the Bewegungsberg Golm is one of the most popular destinations for families. Its activity programmes are particularly popular with young hikers. The Alpin-Coaster Golm is a summer toboggan run at high altitudes in the Montafon region. Vorarlberg's largest forest rope park is located on the Golm and has special courses for children. The brave will love the Flying Fox, which allows you to zip across the Latschau reservoir on a wire rope in no time at all.

You can access the park via the Golmerbahn from Vandans or Latschau in just a few minutes.

On the Schafberg, contrasting elements seem to attract each other. Easy hikes offer unique views and insights. Untouched nature and fascinating mountain formations encourage you to focus on what's important. Ancient rock and limestone join alpine roses and orchid blossoms. This is your chance to discover nature and experience moments of happiness high up in Vorarlberg.

Take the Gargellner Bergbahnen for the ascent.

From Silbertal, the Kristbergbahn cable car will take you to a true paradise for nature and hiking enthusiasts. From Kristberg, enjoy panoramic views of the Rätikon and Verwall mountains. There are 200 kilometres of marked hiking trails, 25 of which are suitable for strollers. Cyclists can explore Kristberg on 80 kilometres of bike routes. Get even closer to Vorarlberg's nature on forest education tours and the research trail.

Take the Kristbergbahn from Silbertal to reach the top.

The Silvretta Bielerhöhe is a paradise for nature lovers and fans of the mountains. The Silvretta High Alpine Road connects Vorarlberg with the Tyrolean Paznaun Valley. The area offers a wide range of leisure activities in both summer and winter. At 2,032 metres above sea level, you can enjoy completely new perspectives.

In the summer months, you can access it by public transport or by car via the Silvretta High Alpine Road.

This small but beautiful village is an unspoiled gem for those seeking peace and quiet at over 1,500 metres above sea level. The idyllic Alpine panorama and lush pastures invite you to hike and relax in Vorarlberg. Of particular interest is the high moor landscape at the Wiegensee.

Take the Tafamuntbahn in Partenen to access it.

Located at an elevation of 1,970 metres, the Lünersee lake is the starting point for numerous hikes, including one to the Schesaplana, the highest peak in the Rätikon range. Its unique mountain panorama, fresh mountain air, and deep blue waters make a visit here a one-of-a-kind experience. Anglers will also find ideal conditions at Lünersee.

This "pearl of the Alps" is located at the end of the Brandnertal valley, but it belongs to the municipality of Vandans in the Montafon region.

Take the Lünerseebahn cable car to reach the lake.

The most beautiful hiking tours in the region

Use Schruns as your starting point for the most beautiful hikes in the area.

The Montafon region offers 199 hiking and mountain tours, ranging from easy hikes to challenging climbs.
Explore 1,130 kilometres of marked trails and plan your route with the interactive hiking map.
More than 35 mountain huts and restaurants offer places to relax and enjoy the company of others.
The hiking trails in the Montafon Valley run through eleven hiking areas with mountain railways.
The 290 kilometres of partially illuminated winter hiking trails promise magical moments in the snow-covered valley.

Our favourite tours – there's something for every hiking enthusiast:

Seetalweg on the Hochjoch: A scenic, high-altitude hike from Sennigrat to the Wormser Hütte, passing three sparkling mountain lakes and through the idyllic Seetal Valley.
Wildbachweg: a shaded themed trail alongside rushing streams, through gorges and over bridges
Panoramaweg Bartholomäberg: An enjoyable circular tour on the sunny balcony of Montafon with spectacular views of the valley and surrounding mountains.
Buchwaldrunde in Schruns: An easy circular hike through a beech forest with magnificent views of Schruns and Tschagguns.
Sagenwanderweg: A mystical themed trail with ten legendary stations that takes you into the fascinating world of Montafon legends.

Active excursions with children

The mountains attract hikers of all ages, especially in summer when the sun bathes the peaks of the Montafon in a very special light. There are countless routes to choose from for a family hike through the Montafon mountains. Idyllic walks and varied trails lead to rustic huts and crystal-clear mountain lakes, of which Vorarlberg has many. Hiking with prams along gentle paths is a welcome change, especially for young families.

Hiking around Schruns for the whole family:

Muntafuner Gaglaweg: an interactive, 4.5 km long trail designed for children with tasks to complete and animals to discover.
Vier Barga Weg: a family adventure trail introducing the natural landscape of Montafon in a child-friendly way, with information boards and games.
Schmugglersteig Gargellen: a varied circular hike with a fun barefoot trail for all ages.

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