Thematic Trail

Aquaweg

Gafazutweg near
Richtung Bitschweil unterwegs

Photo: Christina Wachter - Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Christina Wachter

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Themed route in Montafon: Aquaweg

Factbox

Difficulty: leicht
Distance: 11.06 km
Ascent: 190 m
Descent: 190 m
Duration: 3.3 h
Deepest point: 993 m
Highest point: 1122 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    The Aquaweg makes visible how water-rich the region is and how versatile the life-giver from the mountains is used. From the Lünerseewerk in Latschau, it gently goes uphill to the Rasafeibach. The sunny-shady path runs along the foot of the Mittagspitze through forest and meadow. There are wonderful views of Schruns and the Hochjoch.

    Montafon is blessed with water. When it became possible to harness it for energy, it also became a blessing for the region. Even in the Middle Ages, it powered mills of all kinds. At the end of the 19th century, the first hydroelectric power plant was built, converting flowing water energy into electrical power. This fundamentally changed the lives of the people of Montafon. The Aquaweg shows at several stations how water-rich the region is, how pure the drinking water is, and how versatile the life-giver from the mountains is used here.

    A stop at the Bitschweil inn is a must.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

  • Difficulty: leicht
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    		Altitude: 1122 m 993 m Best season:
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  • Directions

    You start in Latschau and always follow the signposts towards Bitschweil. From here, the path leads briefly towards Gauertal. Before the Mülli-Ferdi, you go towards Bitschweil. Past the Mülli-Ferdi, you continue on towards Bitschweil. On the way back you follow the same path back to the Schluchtweg junction. You will find this on the signpost. At the following signpost, you follow the path towards Latschau.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car behind.

    The regional buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Latschau Golmerbahn / Line 601

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Arrival by train to Montafon

    From Bludenz station, the Montafonerbahn runs hourly (partly every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) or Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    On the A14 take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon. Via Tschagguns you reach the higher situated Latschau.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Parking is located directly at the Golmerbahn in Latschau.