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Douglass Hut – Gafalljoch

Douglasshuette-Gafalljoch

Photo: Markus Fessler-Jenny - Illwerke Tourismus

Douglasshuette-Gafalljoch
Lünersee from above
Lünersee
Lünersee

Factbox

Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 8.68 km
Ascent: 300 m
Descent: 300 m
Duration: 3 h
Deepest point: 1943 m
Highest point: 2222 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Douglass Hut – Lünersee circular route with detour to Gafalljoch (Cavelljoch) – Douglass Hut

    The starting point is at just under 2,000 m altitude. During hikes and mountain runs, red blood cells are enriched there. This subsequently improves the oxygen uptake capacity. This increases performance enhancement. But above all, you just feel happy and satisfied after a run or hike. The food and drinks afterwards taste even better.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 2222 m 1943 m Best season:
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    Equipment:

    festes Schuhwerk

  • Directions

    From the Lünersee mountain station, you walk leisurely along the reservoir for a while. After the entry to the Gafalljoch (Cavelljoch), it goes uphill. The views at over 2,000 m altitude are unique. The return route is the same as the ascent. When descending, take small steps as it is easy to slip. Hiking poles are advantageous. Once you reach the reservoir at the bottom, you can take the other side of the lake as a return path.

    Start Bergstation Lünerseebahn
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.059425 N 9.754398 E
    Destination Bergstation Lünerseebahn

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car behind

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

    From Schruns, you can take the S4/Montafonerbahn to Bludenz, then you have to change to bus line 81.

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Brand Lünerseebahn/ line 81

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Arrival by train to the Montafon

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

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Brandnertal exit, then follow Brandnertalerstraße to the valley station of the Lünerseebahn.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Lünerseebahn parking lot (paid)