Winter Hiking | Winter Hiking

Great Kristberg Round

Near Stelzer exit point
Kristbergbahn Mountain Station
Winter hiking along the panoramic trail
snow-covered landscape
Winterwandern auf dem Kristberg
View from the winter hiking trail
Area near Pfaua
Maisäß settlement

Factbox

Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 4.35 km
Ascent: 177 m
Descent: 177 m
Duration: 2 h
Deepest point: 1286 m
Highest point: 1463 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    A very beautiful and scenic winter hike through an idyllic winter landscape on the Kristberg.

    The name of the mountain village recalls that precious metals were mined at Kristberg until 500 years ago. Silbertal is the perfect place for mystical legendary figures in a wild romantic natural setting. Here you hear stories about the Teufelsbach, the “Nachtvolk vom Silbertal” (night people of Silbertal), and the great magician “Kupferlari” – reason enough why once a year the idyllic community turns into a theatre stage. There is hardly anyone in the village who hasn’t participated in it yet.

    After you have gathered enough strength at the Genießerberg Kristberg, you are ready to immerse yourself in the untouched and precious European protected area Verwall. The landscape that opens up in the rear Silbertal is extensive and unique. On hikes along the untamed Litz, you get to know one of the most original areas of Vorarlberg. Because true beauty is often hidden.

    A visit to the St. Agatha Bergknappenkapelle is recommended. The small chapel is located slightly above the Panoramagasthof Kristberg.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 1463 m 1286 m Best season:
    JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
    JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    Tages-Wanderrucksack (ca. 20 Liter) mit Regenhülle, bequeme und wasserdichte Winterschuhe oder feste Wanderschuhe, ggf. Grödeln und Gamaschen, warme und wetterfeste Kleidung im Mehrschicht-Prinzip, Mütze/Stirnband, Schal, Handschuhe, Sonnenund Regenschutz, Proviant und Trinkwasser, Thermosflasche mit Heißgetränk, Erste-Hilfe-Set, Taschenmesser, Handy, ggf. Stirnlampe, Kartenmaterial, ggf. Teleskopstöcke
    More info & links:

    Diese Tour ist in der Übersichtskarte “Aktivkarte Schnee”mit der pinken Nummer 13 eingezeichnet. Die Karte ist kostenlos in den Montafoner Tourismusinformationen erhältlich.

  • Directions

    The cozy and scenic winter hike starts at the mountain station of the Kristbergbahn and follows the winter hiking trail along the panoramic cross-country ski trail downhill. In the Säga area, you turn right and follow the pink trail markers downhill. The groomed winter hiking trail leads through light forest sections and past maize stands, and after some time you reach the Stelzer exit point. At the Stelzer exit, continue straight ahead and follow the path to the “Totabühel” area. You return to the starting point via Kristbergstraße.

    Start Bergstation Kristbergbahn
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.107142 N 9.986886 E
    Destination Bergstation Kristbergbahn

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car standing

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

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Silbertal Kristbergbahn / Line 88

    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) and from Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. Through Schruns, you reach Silbertal.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Parking lot at the valley station Kristbergbahn Silbertal (paid)