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Via Alpina – Montafon – St. Antönien to Gargellen

Gargellen
Gargellen
Gargellen
Gargellen panoramic view from the Schafberghüsli
Church Gargellen
St. Antönier Joch

Photo: Christina Wachter - Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Christina Wachter

At the St. Antönier Joch - border point to Switzerland
Vorarlberg Hiking Trail Concept

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Difficulty: schwer
Distance: 10.46 km
Ascent: 963 m
Descent: 968 m
Duration: 5.3 h
Deepest point: 1408 m
Highest point: 2377 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Border crossing. From St. Antönien, the further route leads you over the St. Antönier Pass (border between Austria and Switzerland) down to Gargellen.

    A route for mountain lovers who appreciate the natural beauty of the mountains as much as refined, regional cuisine. The hiking trails lead through the varied Rätikon. The limestone rock of the Rätikon in contrast to the blooming alpine meadows on the steep walls of the impressive peaks Sulzfluh, Drei Türme, and Drusenfluh shape the character of this hut-to-hut hike. Past the Lünersee, you can experience hydropower up close, and with an overnight stay in Switzerland, you get to know the Prättigau.

    Important: For this demanding route, you should plan your personal daily sections and reserve the overnight stays in the huts in advance!

    For assistance descending, you can use the Gargellen cable car.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

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  • Directions

    From St. Antönien square with the very beautiful gothic church, which was built in 1493, you reach after a short walk the junction leading into the Gafia. At the small settlement Dörfji, you branch off towards the St. Antönier Pass, also called Gargäller Pass. The hiking trail climbs steeply over the managed alpine meadows heading to the St. Antönier Pass at 2,379 m above sea level.

    The Antönier Pass forms the border between Austria and Switzerland. Just below the pass, you can choose between two route variants. Either you follow the steeper but more direct path over the high pastures of the Gargellner Alp, through the Gargellner Alptobel and via Rüti to Gargellen (1,423 m), or you turn right just below the pass and follow the easier path at the foot of the Gargellner Köpfe to the upper station (2,130 m) of the Schafberg cable car. With the cable car, you can comfortably descend to Gargellen. Mountain views extend to the Bernina group, and on clear days to Monte Rosa. From the St. Antönier Pass approx. 50 min. 02 Central Alpine Trail, The Great Walser Way

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