Trail Running

Europatreppe 4000

Tromenier

Photo: Julia Mangeng - Silvretta Historica; Montafon Tourismus GmbH

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Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 1.71 km
Ascent: 700 m
Duration: 1 h
Deepest point: 1030 m
Highest point: 1711 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Vermuntbahn valley station - Europatreppe - Tromenier Vermuntbahn mountain station

    Note: The Europatreppe is open annually from June 1 to October 31.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    The Vermuntbahn for the return to the valley is in operation in summer 2025, please observe the operating times.

    Alternatively, you can also return on foot via the hiking trail to Partenen (route description).

    Very demanding stair run for top athletes and mountain running professionals. The surface of the steps is made of metal and stone. The challenge: around 3,600 steps, 700 meters of elevation, and 1.5 kilometers – the world’s largest fitness device. In September, the Montafoner Stair Cup of the Europatreppe 4000 takes place here. Further information can be found here: https://www.scspartenen.at/treppencup/

    In summer, the best staircase time is determined at the "Montafoner Stair Cup", currently it is about 22 minutes. You can find all information about the event at scspartenen.at

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Sophie Haarer

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 1711 m 1030 m Best season:
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    Safety instructions:

    EMERGENCY CALL: 144
    European emergency number: 112 (works with any mobile phone/network)

    www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

  • Directions

    Left of the Vermuntbahn valley station a short staircase leads to Bofastraße (sign “Europatreppe”), which is crossed directly under the railway track. There is the starting point of the Europatreppe 4000. On steps with varying surfaces, it now goes straight and steeply upwards towards the mountain station. At the halfway point and in the last third, there is each a path about 50 meters long, which does not go straight ahead.

    The descent can be made either with the Vermuntbahn (Opening times to be observed) or via the footpath towards Partenen (route description including return).

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car parked

    The regional buses of the Montafonerbahn run throughout the Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.

    From Schruns station you can reach Partenen by bus line 85. The stop is: “Mountain railways“.

    For the way back

    You can return from Partenen to Schruns station by bus line 85.

    mbs bus timetable

    Arrival by train

    The Montafonerbahn runs hourly (partly half-hourly) from Bludenz station. There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.

    mbs train timetable

    Approach:

    Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into the Montafon to Partenen.

    www.google.at/maps


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Free parking spaces are located at the valley station of the Vermuntbahn.