Schneeschuhwandern Bielerhöhe, Silvretta, Stausee (c) Stefan Kothner, Montafon Tourismus GmbH, Schruns

C Route tips for individual snowshoe hiking - Bielerhöhe, Silvretta, Montafon (c) Stefan Kothner, Montafon Tourismus GmbH

Route tips

Individual snowshoe hiking

Trudging through the winter silence on snowshoes - tips for individual snowshoe trails

Individual snowshoe routes: While winter hikers are usually out and about on cleared or prepared trails, snowshoe hikers head out into open terrain and trudge through the more or less deep snow on their special shoes.

Come to rest on a snowshoe hike, enjoy the snow-covered landscape and experience winter to the full. In Vorarlberg, there are numerous hiking routes and opportunities for individual hiking on snowshoes through the winter landscape.

Here you will find numerous prepared snowshoe hiking routes, from easier to challenging tours. The maps show the route and provide information about the length, walking time and elevation gain. Photos provide visual impressions.

Information for tour planning:

Schneeschuhtour Sonnenkopf zum Muttjoechle © Dietmar Denger / Vorarlberg Tourismus
    • Schneeschuhwanderung zum Muttjöchle

      Snowshoe tour “Sonnenkopf-Muttjöchle” | Wald am Arlberg

      The tour from the Sonnenkopf to the Muttjöchle, 2,074 m, is perfect for beginners…

      • 6.68 km

      • 2.5 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 6.68 km
      Ascent: 254 m
      Descent: 254 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 1826 m
      Highest point: 2073 m
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      Snowshoe tour “Sonnenkopf-Muttjöchle” | Wald am Arlberg

      The tour from the Sonnenkopf to the Muttjöchle, 2,074 m, is perfect for beginners and…

      Start of tour

      Mountain station Sonnenkopf cableway

      End of tour

      Mountain station Sonnenkopf cableway

      Description

      After the ascent with the Sonnenkopf cable car, the snowshoe tour starts directly at the upper station. Follow the marked winter hiking trail past the mountain restaurant Muttjöchle to the summit cross of the Muttjöchle at 2.074 m above sea level. Along the way you will find cozy winter benches that invite you to stop and enjoy the landscape. Arriving at Muttjöchle, you have an impressive panoramic view of the…

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    • Schneeschuhwandern durch tiefverschneite Wälder

      Snowshoe tour “Tschengla” | Bürserberg

      Beautiful and easy snowshoe tour on the high plateau Tschengla.

      • 2.78 km

      • 1 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 2.78 km
      Ascent: 110 m
      Descent: 112 m
      Duration: 1 h
      Deepest point: 1167 m
      Highest point: 1269 m
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      Snowshoe tour “Tschengla” | Bürserberg

      Beautiful and easy snowshoe tour on the high plateau Tschengla.

      Start of tour

      Hikers' parking lot Tschengla, Bürserberg

      End of tour

      Hikers' parking lot Tschengla, Bürserberg

      Description

      The start of the snowshoe tour is directly at the parking lot (P3) on the Tschengla high plateau. Here the tour branches off to the right immediately at the overview sign. Initially still along the winter hiking trail and then further through flat terrain down to the stone circles. After the stone circles the tour goes off to the left, for a short time parallel to the winter hiking trail…

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    • Blick auf Gargellen

      Gargellner Windows Snowshoe Trail

      An idyllic and short snowshoe route following the tracks of the Gargellner Windows.

      • 1.53 km

      • 0.8 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 1.53 km
      Ascent: 114 m
      Descent: 113 m
      Duration: 0.8 h
      Deepest point: 1422 m
      Highest point: 1535 m
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      Gargellner Windows Snowshoe Trail

      An idyllic and short snowshoe route following the tracks of the Gargellner Windows.

      Description

      A CIRCULAR TRAIL WRITES HISTORY.

      The Gargellner Windows are already known to many as a geological peculiarity, showing in the form of bright limestone rocks in an otherwise somewhat darker primary rock massif. The newly initiated “Gargellner Windows” project, however, is intended to go far beyond this. It mainly draws on the Gargellen memory and brings many interesting events from past times to light again. Thus, a multi-layered view of…

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    • Schneeschuhwanderng Wannaköpfe

      Bartholomäberg via Monteneu to the Wannaköpf

      From Bartholomäberg to the Wannaköpfe. A scenic route where you move in picturesque surroundings…

      • 10.61 km

      • 4.5 h

      • schwer

      Difficulty: schwer
      Distance: 10.61 km
      Ascent: 945 m
      Descent: 945 m
      Duration: 4.5 h
      Deepest point: 1084 m
      Highest point: 2029 m
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      Bartholomäberg via Monteneu to the Wannaköpf

      From Bartholomäberg to the Wannaköpfe. A scenic route where you move in picturesque surroundings and…

      Start of tour

      Kirche Bartholomäberg

      End of tour

      Kirche Bartholomäberg

      Description

      The start of this route is the Baroque Church Bartholomäberg. From here, it goes steadily uphill to the Wannaköpfe. Past the historic mine, you hike with your snowshoes over the Fritzensee up to Monteneu. Here it is worth taking a short rest on the bench at the cross. You will have a magnificent view down into the valley. It is recommended to take the time during the whole route to…

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    • Schneeschuhwanderung Historisches Bergwerk

      Bartholomäberg via Neyers-Legi to the historic mine

      This snowshoe hike on the sunny balcony of the Montafon offers a high enjoyment…

      • 5.6 km

      • 2 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 5.6 km
      Ascent: 356 m
      Descent: 356 m
      Duration: 2 h
      Deepest point: 1084 m
      Highest point: 1440 m
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      Bartholomäberg via Neyers-Legi to the historic mine

      This snowshoe hike on the sunny balcony of the Montafon offers a high enjoyment factor…

      Start of tour

      Barockkirche Bartholomäberg

      End of tour

      Barockkirche Bartholomäberg

      Description

      The start of this route is the Baroque church at Bartholomäberg. From here, an ascent begins immediately for you on the sunny balcony of the Montafon. The path steadily climbs right from the start. Don’t miss the chance to let your gaze wander towards the valley or the Rätikon range again and again. It’s worth it. You would miss an amazing view. High above the rooftops of Schruns, you have…

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    • Winter in Bartholomäberg

      Bartholomäberg via hunting lodge to Rellseck

      On this scenic delight route at the sunny balcony of Montafon, you will be…

      • 7.51 km

      • 3.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 7.51 km
      Ascent: 606 m
      Descent: 606 m
      Duration: 3.5 h
      Deepest point: 1084 m
      Highest point: 1690 m
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      Bartholomäberg via hunting lodge to Rellseck

      On this scenic delight route at the sunny balcony of Montafon, you will be rewarded…

      Start of tour

      Barockkirche Bartholomäberg

      End of tour

      Barockkirche Bartholomäberg

      Description

      This moderate snowshoe tour will make you dream. During your tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic distant view of the Rätikon with its impressive peaks. The well-known mountain peaks of the Zimba, Drei Türme, as well as the Drusenfluh and the Sulzfluh, are displayed before you. But even the immediate surroundings during your tour are picturesque. Not as rugged as the Rätikon mountains, but rather gentle,…

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    • Maisäße im Montafon

      Circuit route Kristberg (large)

      An exceptionally impressive snowshoe hike. Scenic, you will be guided in a circular route…

      • 5.35 km

      • 2.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 5.35 km
      Ascent: 257 m
      Descent: 256 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 1389 m
      Highest point: 1626 m
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      Circuit route Kristberg (large)

      An exceptionally impressive snowshoe hike. Scenic, you will be guided in a circular route from…

      Description

      The start of this snowshoe tour is at the mountain station of the Kristbergbahn. Passing the Panoramagasthof Kristberg, the first section of your route leads uphill towards Ganzaleita. At the summit or the highest point of the route, you have a wonderful view into the Klostertal and the Rote Wand. Take the opportunity to enjoy the complete silence of nature. You get a wonderful view of the Rätikon. From afar,…

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    • Ausblick

      Circular route Kristberg (small)

      Bergstation Kristbergbahn - Säga - Pfaua - Stelzer - Bergstation Kristbergbahn

      • 1.91 km

      • 1 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 1.91 km
      Ascent: 111 m
      Descent: 110 m
      Duration: 1 h
      Deepest point: 1354 m
      Highest point: 1463 m
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      Circular route Kristberg (small)

      Bergstation Kristbergbahn - Säga - Pfaua - Stelzer - Bergstation Kristbergbahn

      Description

      The snowshoe routes are in open terrain. Use at your own risk.

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    • Lindauer Hütte im Winter

      From Latschau through the Gauertal to the Lindauer Hütte

      On this snowshoe hike, you are surrounded by the striking Rätikon peaks Sulzfluh, Drusenfluh,…

      • 13.99 km

      • 4.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 13.99 km
      Ascent: 726 m
      Descent: 726 m
      Duration: 4.5 h
      Deepest point: 1005 m
      Highest point: 1735 m
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      From Latschau through the Gauertal to the Lindauer Hütte

      On this snowshoe hike, you are surrounded by the striking Rätikon peaks Sulzfluh, Drusenfluh, and…

      Start of tour

      Feuerwehrparkplatz Latschau

      End of tour

      Feuerwehrparkplatz Latschau

      Description

      The Gauertal with the Drei Türme is considered one of the most beautiful valley ends in the Alps. The hike leads through the hay meadow landscape Gauertal and ends directly at the Lindauer Hütte. Hikers can expect an untouched and dreamlike winter landscape.

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      From Silvretta-Bielerhöhe to Wiesbadener Hut

      WARNING: On the way to the Wiesbadener Hut (from Silvretta Lake dam - barrier)…

      • 11.12 km

      • 4.4 h

      • schwer

      Difficulty: schwer
      Distance: 11.12 km
      Ascent: 484 m
      Descent: 484 m
      Duration: 4.4 h
      Deepest point: 2032 m
      Highest point: 2446 m
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      From Silvretta-Bielerhöhe to Wiesbadener Hut

      WARNING: On the way to the Wiesbadener Hut (from Silvretta Lake dam - barrier) you…

      Description

      The snowshoe routes are located in open terrain. Therefore, hiking is at your own risk. The ascent with the Vermuntbahn and tunnel bus is already a special experience. At Bielerhöhe, visitors are treated to a fantastic view of the magnificent mountain world with the highest mountain in Vorarlberg, the Piz Buin (3,312 m) and the associated Ochsental glacier. The path leads you along the Silvretta Lake to its summit. From…

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      Gargellen forest path Schmalzberg

      Gargellen cable car valley station – downvalley along the Suggadin – Borstboden – above…

      • 3.11 km

      • 1 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 3.11 km
      Ascent: 113 m
      Descent: 113 m
      Duration: 1 h
      Deepest point: 1355 m
      Highest point: 1468 m
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      Gargellen forest path Schmalzberg

      Gargellen cable car valley station – downvalley along the Suggadin – Borstboden – above Haus…

      Description

      The snowshoe routes are in open terrain. Use at your own risk.

      The deeply snow-covered village of Gargellen is especially charming due to its high altitude. On this route, snowshoe hikers can expect excellent views of the opposite panorama with the Maisäss landscapes Rongg and Röbi, also the mountain peaks Riedkopf, Rotspitze, and even the Reutehorn with a view downvalley. In the southwest or upvalley direction rises the mighty Madrisa,…

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    • Winterlandschaft Gaschurn

      Gaschurn to Gortipohl and back

      Explore the dreamy Montafon winter landscape near the valley!

      • 6.58 km

      • 3 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 6.58 km
      Ascent: 220 m
      Descent: 220 m
      Duration: 3 h
      Deepest point: 904 m
      Highest point: 1107 m
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      Gaschurn to Gortipohl and back

      Explore the dreamy Montafon winter landscape near the valley!

      Start of tour

      Sparmarkt Gaschurn

      End of tour

      Sparmarkt Gaschurn

      Description

      You don’t always have to go high up, because with this snowshoe hike you also get a beautiful impression of the snowy season in Montafon. Explore Montafon and its special features on the wintery paths.

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    • Schneeschuhwanderung Silvrettasee

      Großvermunt over Madlenerhaus to Silvrettasee

      Großvermunt - Madlenerhaus - Silvrettasee

      • 3.26 km

      • 1.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 3.26 km
      Ascent: 171 m
      Descent: 6 m
      Duration: 1.5 h
      Deepest point: 1879 m
      Highest point: 2045 m
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      Großvermunt over Madlenerhaus to Silvrettasee

      Großvermunt - Madlenerhaus - Silvrettasee

      Description

      This beautiful snowshoe route amid the mighty Silvretta mountain massif is located above the tree line between 1,800 and 2,100 m above sea level. Surrounded by the rocky mountains of the Silvretta, the hike leads across a wide high plateau through snowy and very quiet winter landscape to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe with the Silvretta Lake. There are three places to eat there: Madlenerhaus, Gasthof/Hotel Piz Buin, and the Silvretta House.

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    • Winterlandschaft Bartholomäberg

      Innerberg via Falla to Kristberg

      Innerberg Gasthaus Mühle - Glän - Totabühel - Maschleu - Fulateia - Falla -…

      • 9.12 km

      • 4 h

      • schwer

      Difficulty: schwer
      Distance: 9.12 km
      Ascent: 641 m
      Descent: 375 m
      Duration: 4 h
      Deepest point: 1176 m
      Highest point: 1753 m
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      Innerberg via Falla to Kristberg

      Innerberg Gasthaus Mühle - Glän - Totabühel - Maschleu - Fulateia - Falla - Ganzaleita…

      Start of tour

      Gasthaus Mühle, Innerberg

      End of tour

      Bergstation Kristbergbahn

      Description

      The snowshoe routes are in open terrain. Use at your own risk.

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      Kristberg via Ganzaleita and Falla to Maschleu

      Kristberg cable car top station - St. Agatha miners' chapel - forest school -…

      • 6.74 km

      • 3 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 6.74 km
      Ascent: 424 m
      Descent: 424 m
      Duration: 3 h
      Deepest point: 1393 m
      Highest point: 1762 m
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      Kristberg via Ganzaleita and Falla to Maschleu

      Kristberg cable car top station - St. Agatha miners' chapel - forest school - Ganzaleita…

      Description

      The snowshoe routes are located in open terrain. Use at your own risk.

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    • Gufelste

      Local route Partenen via Gufelste and Lifinar

      On snowshoes you explore the small village and learn some interesting facts about its…

      • 4.16 km

      • 2 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 4.16 km
      Ascent: 93 m
      Descent: 93 m
      Duration: 2 h
      Deepest point: 1038 m
      Highest point: 1130 m
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      Local route Partenen via Gufelste and Lifinar

      On snowshoes you explore the small village and learn some interesting facts about its history.

      Description

      The legend of the “Gufelste” – the split stone

      How do you draw boundaries in the mountains? The easiest way is along streams or along mountain ridges; then there is a clearly visible here and there. In the Silvretta, however, it sometimes required, at least according to the legend, lightning and thunder and thus a divine judgment to resolve the lengthy border disputes between the people from the Lower Engadine…

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    • Schneeschuhwandern

      Silbertal via Stelzer to mountain station Kristbergbahn

      Valley station Kristbergbahn - Schrofa - Gametscha - Stelzer - Mountain station Kristbergbahn

      • 2.34 km

      • 1.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 2.34 km
      Ascent: 566 m
      Duration: 1.5 h
      Deepest point: 884 m
      Highest point: 1450 m
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      Silbertal via Stelzer to mountain station Kristbergbahn

      Valley station Kristbergbahn - Schrofa - Gametscha - Stelzer - Mountain station Kristbergbahn

      Start of tour

      Talstation Kristbergbahn

      End of tour

      Bergstation Kristbergbahn

      Description

      The snowshoe routes are in open terrain. Use is at your own risk.

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    • Schneeschuhwandern im Brandnertal (Symbolbild)

      Snowshoe tour | Brand

      Signposted snowshoe tour across meadows and through forests in Brand.

      • 3.6 km

      • 1.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 3.6 km
      Ascent: 82 m
      Descent: 82 m
      Duration: 1.5 h
      Deepest point: 942 m
      Highest point: 1024 m
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      Snowshoe tour | Brand

      Signposted snowshoe tour across meadows and through forests in Brand.

      Start of tour

      Below the Hotel Sarotla, Brand

      End of tour

      Below the Hotel Sarotla, Brand

      Description

      This signposted snowshoe tour starts below Hotel Sarotla. A footpath between Hotel Sarotla and the golf course brings you to the starting point. From here, follow the pink snowshoe tour signs out of the valley. The route runs mostly over the snow-covered golf course of Brand. After about a quarter of the large loop, you can turn off onto the small loop. The big loop leads in a big loop…

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    • Palüdhütte

      Winter Hiking & Snowshoe Tour “Palüd – Niggenkopf” |…

      A combination of winter and snowshoe hike from Palüd up to Niggenkopf.

      • 2.94 km

      • 1.5 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 2.94 km
      Ascent: 148 m
      Descent: 148 m
      Duration: 1.5 h
      Deepest point: 1590 m
      Highest point: 1667 m
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      Winter Hiking & Snowshoe Tour “Palüd – Niggenkopf” | Brand

      A combination of winter and snowshoe hike from Palüd up to Niggenkopf.

      Description

      This tour starts at the mountain station of the Palüdbahn in Brand. From here, the first section of the trail leads up to the Palüdhütte via a narrow, prepared winter hiking trail. From there you have the option of continuing on snowshoes through the forest in the direction of Niggenkopf / Niggenkopf Terrasse. The last stretch to the Niggenkopf Terrasse is again on a prepared path. The way back is…

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