Thematic Trail
Legend hiking trail
Photo: Christina Wachter - Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Daniela Berloffa
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Höhenprofil
The legend hiking trail tells of legends and myths which often revolved around the miners who used to live at Kirstberg and Bartholomäberg in Montafon, as well as Christian events and moral transgressions. Along exciting locations in the former mining area, the path mostly runs through shady forest but also offers beautiful views into the Verwall and Silbertal.
Silbertal is a mysterious and legendary side valley of Montafon. For centuries, people have told Montafon legends and thus carry the past into the present.
On this very scenic and mystical hiking trail, you embark on a very special journey into the Silbertal world of legends. Discover what the Bergknappenkapelle is about, how the Petrus keys came into the Montafon coat of arms, and where the Teufelsbach got its name from. You will discover mysterious places like the Bruderhüsli in the Dalaas forest, the Wildried high moor, the Stieralpe, and other legendary places.
But you will also enjoy culinary delights on this hike. The Panoramic Inn Kristberg, the snack station Hasahüsli, and the alpine inn Fellimännle spoil you with regional specialties along the path.
Did you know that free oral storytelling is an intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO? More information in dialect and in standard German
Do you already know the legend hiking trail audio guide? Install the legend hiking trail app and start right away!
Your Locandy audio guide accompanies you on your mystical journey with information, tips, and of course many legends.
Details for download can be found here: http://www.locandy.com/q/at-kristberg-sagenweg
Enjoy an ice-cold refreshment at the Kneipp facility "Sieba Brünna". Especially on hot days, a true blessing for body, mind, and soul.
Presented by: Montafon
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Difficulty: mittel Condition: Experience: Landscape: Altitude: Best season: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -
Directions
From the mountain station of the Kristberg cable car, the path leads you left towards the Panoramic Inn Kristberg. Behind the Panoramic Inn Kristberg lies the St. Agatha chapel. Follow the narrow path left past the chapel. Now you follow the Kristbergsattel path. After a short uphill section, continue following the Kristbergsattel path until you finally reach the Kristbergsattel. Here the path leads towards Dalaas to the “Bruderhüsli” and the hermitage of Joss Erhard. After this station, you return the same way to the Kristbergsattel. From here you follow the “Silberpfad” downhill until it leads you onto a wide, well-maintained gravel road (forest road). Then follow this to the left. Repeatedly, beautiful views into the valley open up. This pleasant path goes past the Wildried viewpoint and finally to the Wildried high moor. The Wildried is the highest high moor in Europe and is home to a variety of rare plants and small animals. At Burtschabach, the path leads right downhill through the Wasserstubental to the mountain inn Hasahüsli. There are repeated opportunities to shorten the gravel road via “Waldwegle”. After the mountain inn Hasahüsli, you reach the inn Fellimännle. From Fellimännle downhill, the gravel path alternates with hiking trails, passing the Teufelsbach waterfall to Silbertal center.
Waypoints
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Public transportation:
Just leave your car standing
The regional buses run throughout Montafon. The main lines operate every half hour from Schruns station.
Bus stop for the start/finish of the route: Silbertal Kristbergbahn / line 680
Timetable: www.vmobil.at
Arrival by train to Montafon
The Montafon railway runs hourly (partly half-hourly) from Bludenz station. There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.
Timetable: www.oebb.at
Approach:
Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. From Schruns you reach Silbertal.
Route PlannerPark:
Valley station of the Kristberg cable car (paid)