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Hoher Rad circular route

Piz Buin with Ochsentaler Glacier
Ascent via the Bieltal
Wiesbadener Hut (2,443) with Vermunt and Ochsental Glaciers
Silvrettasee

Photo: Andreas Haller

Silvrettasee
Hohes Rad
Vorarlberg Hiking Trail Concept
Bieltal
Bielerhöhe-Radsattel

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Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 15.38 km
Ascent: 717 m
Descent: 717 m
Duration: 5.5 h
Deepest point: 2025 m
Highest point: 2658 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    The route leads up to the saddle of the Hoher Rad, from where an almost surreal panorama on the glaciers of the Silvretta opens. Nevertheless, the route is feasible not only for mountaineers. From the Silvretta Lake, it goes through the Bieltal to the first three-thousanders, from the Radsattel to the Wiesbadner Hut, and over the Ochsental back to the Silvretta Lake.

    Magnificent view of Piz Buin (highest mountain of Vorarlberg 3,312 m) and its glaciers, the source area of the Ill. The hike leads into high alpine terrain.

    The Silvretta High Alpine Road (toll road) is considered one of the most beautiful and popular panoramic roads in the Alps. It is 22.3 km long and leads from Partenen in Montafon in a total of 34 hairpin bends up to the 2,032 m high Silvretta-Bielerhöhe and on to Galtür in the Paznaun valley.

    From the terrace of the Wiesbadner Hut, you have a magnificent view of the Ochsental Glacier and Piz Buin.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 2658 m 2025 m Best season:
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    Gutes Schuhwerk und entsprechende Kleidung unbedingt notwendig. Trittsicherheit und Schwindelfreiheit unbedingt erforderlich.

  • Directions

    The hike starts at the Silvretta Lake and leads left over the dam to the junction into the Bieltal. The lively Bieltalbach overcomes the first altitude meters. As a larger lake, the Radsee lies to the right of the path on a height, embedded in green meadows. Now it is necessary to cross rock and scree fields. Further up, the path becomes wetter because smaller lakes are located in the terrain. The Radsattel is reached. The view is magnificent. Gray-green and rust-red rugged rock ridges rise from green mats. Behind them shine the white firn fields and imposing glaciers. The descent to the Wiesbadner Hut is initially somewhat steep and then descends in a zigzag. The day’s goal is reached. The Wiesbadner Hut, which lies at the foot of Piz Buin, is a heavily frequented and popular hut. The descent is via the summer path. First follow the road to the small chapel. Then turn into the narrow hiking trail. This winds along the mountainside of the Hoher Rad and the Ochsentales. At first, there are still green and lush meadows. The closer you get to the Silvretta Lake, the more dwarf shrubs and alpine roses appear. The path ends at the waterfall. Return goes over the dam path of the Silvretta Lake and shortly afterwards you reach the starting point.

    Start Silvretta-Bielerhöhe
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 46.917249 N 10.092815 E
    Destination Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car standing

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

    Bus stop for the start/finish of the route: Bielerhöhe Silvretta Lake / Line 650

    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 from Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on the Montafon road L188 to Partenen to the toll station for the Silvretta High Alpine Road. Via the Silvretta High Alpine Road, you then reach the Vermuntsee and further to the Silvretta Lake. (Toll applies)


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    Park:

    Parking is available at the Silvretta Lake