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From Tafamunt to the Versalspitze

Tafamuntbahn
Verbellaalpe
Refreshment option Verbellaalpe
View of the Kops reservoir.
Wiegensee
Staumauer Kopssee

Photo: Christina Wachter - Vorarlberger Illwerke AG

Factbox

Difficulty: schwer
Distance: 10.09 km
Ascent: 917 m
Descent: 821 m
Duration: 4 h
Deepest point: 1684 m
Highest point: 2487 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Untouched natural landscapes, an impressive Kopssee, and an unforgettable summit panorama on the way to the Versalspitze!

    The Versalspitze is a very rewarding summit in the Verwall European protected area. The breathtaking views of the Rätikon mountain groups and the glaciated Silvretta make up for the somewhat strenuous ascent.

    You should definitely not miss a stop at the Verbellaalpe. There, you will be rewarded with a large portion of Montafon hospitality, fresh mountain milk, and cheese varieties from Vorarlberg.


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  • Difficulty: schwer
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    		Altitude: 2487 m 1684 m Best season:
    JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
    JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
    Equipment:

    Tages-Wanderrucksack (ca. 20 Liter) mit Regenhülle, festes und bequemes Schuhwerk, witterungsangepasste und strapazierfähige Kleidung im Mehrschicht-Prinzip, ggf. Teleskopstöcke, Sonnen- und Regenschutz, Proviant und Trinkwasser, Erste-Hilfe-Set, Taschenmesser, Handy, ggf. Stirnlampe, Kartenmaterial
    More info & links:

    In den Montafoner Tourismusinformationen erhälst Du kostenfrei eine Wanderkarte “Meine Aktivkarte Wandern”

  • Directions

    Above the tree line, the path leads uphill past the massive avalanche barriers. From the rise, you can already see the summit cross of the Versalspitze early on. The path leads past the Versalhaus to the Jöchli (2,405 m). Here the path splits. To the left to Augstenberg (approx. 15 minutes on foot), straight ahead towards Verbellaalpe and further to the Kopssee.

    Now you follow the signpost to the right (southern direction) and reach the summit cross of the Versalspitze in about 10 minutes on foot. The view from the Versalspitze is excellent – here you can admire the highest mountains of Vorarlberg as well as the impressive Kopssee with its curved dam. The return

    leads back to the Jöchli and further over the Verbellaalpe to Kops, from where you can take the public bus back to the valley station Tafamuntbahn (muzzle obligation). The entire hike takes between 4 to 5 hours depending on your choice of return route. Alternatively, you can walk from the Verbellaalpe through the Wiegensee European protected area back to the middle station of the Tafamuntbahn. Since the Wiegensee is a sensitive moor habitat, dogs must be kept on a leash in the Wiegensee area and are not allowed to bathe in the Wiegensee.

    Sure-footedness and good physical condition are prerequisites, as well as suitable sturdy footwear. Your four-legged friend should also have some mountain experience.

    Start Bergstation Tafamunt
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 46.9786 N 10.062589 E
    Destination Zeinisjoch

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car behind

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

    Bus stop at the start of the route: Partenen Bergbahnen/ Line 650

    Bus stop at the end of the route: Kops Gasthaus Zeinisjoch/ Line 260

    (with line 260 to Bielerhöhe Silvrettasee, then change to bus line 650)

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Note: In addition to the ticket price, a toll fee for the Silvretta High Alpine Road must be paid per person.

    Arrival by train to Montafon

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

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Parking lot Vermuntbahn or Tafamuntbahn