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Around the Itonskopf

Itonskopf

Photo: Roland Fritsch - Montafon Tourismus GmBH / Alexander Rochau

Alpe Latons
View from Rellseck into the Walgau valley
Fritzensee - im Hintergrund die Zimba

Photo: Roland Fritsch

Historic Bartholomäberg Mine
Fulasee

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Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 17.45 km
Ascent: 899 m
Descent: 898 m
Duration: 5.9 h
Deepest point: 1086 m
Highest point: 1803 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    This Montafon mountain circuit, Around the Itonskopf, can probably best be described with the following three words. Scenic, historic and picturesque.

    After starting at the Baroque church at Bartholomäberg, the path leads you up to the Alpengasthaus Rellseck. This is perfect for a mountain breakfast. From here you have a fantastic view over the alpine town of Bludenz as well as into the Walgau. The path continues up to the highest point of this route, the Alplegi. At Alplegi you are exactly 1,800 meters above sea level. The further path leads down to Alpe Latons. The Alpe Latons is served from mid-June to early September depending on the weather. After Alpe Latons you move across a short flat section directly onto the hiking trail on the back side of the Itonskopf. The hiking trail here is shaped by a continuous up and down. After about 20 minutes you reach a viewpoint with a bench. A short break is definitely worthwhile here. A wonderful view into the Klostertal makes you forget any effort. From here, the path goes over Fritzensee and the historic mine, back to Bartholomäberg.

    Keep your eyes open. Around the Alpe Latons, marmots feel at home. On the sunny meadow slopes, the animals can often be observed while feeding.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Hanna Burger

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  • Directions

    The start and end of this route is the church at Bartholomäberg. From here you walk past Bärger Lädili and the primary school, up to Lindaweg. Follow this paved path until it ends. Then follow the subsequent trail up to Rellseck, which finally leads you back onto a wide gravel road. Follow this to the right towards Alpengasthaus Rellseck. The gravel road continues. Turning left, following the signs, after a longer ascent you reach the highest point of the route, the Alplegi. Continue on this path down to Alpe Latons. After passing Alpe Latons, it flattens out briefly. But soon after, once you can no longer see Alpe Latons behind you, a new ascent begins until the path ends and turns into a trail. Follow this root-covered trail for about 20 minutes with constant ups and downs. The trail leads you directly to a very nice viewpoint that offers a view into the neighboring Klostertal. A bench invites you to linger. You’ve earned it. From this point the route leads back down towards your next highlight, the Fritzensee. Follow the hiking trail downstream until it meets a forest road. Here follow the forest road to the right. Until you reach Fritzensee, you will repeatedly have the opportunity to catch magnificent views of Montafon. Right after Fritzensee, turn left from the wide forest road behind the Maisäß settlement onto a meadow path. Following this, it leads you past the historic mine back to the church at Bartholomäberg, your destination.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car parked

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

    Bus stop at the start/end of the route: Bartholomäberg Church / Line 640

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Arrival by train to Montafon

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

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. In Schruns, turn off at Bärgerstraße and head towards Bartholomäberg.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Parking lot opposite Bartholomäberg Church