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Madrisa Rundtour (3-day Gargellen) – cross-border panorama route

border
Valzifenzbach
Signpost in Montafon
Valzifenztal
Zollhütte
Valzifenztal with customs hut
Signpost in Switzerland
St. Antönier Joch

Photo: Christina Wachter - Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Christina Wachter

Madrisa Runtour 3-day overview map
Mountain restaurant Schafberg Hüsli
Lötscher Pottery

Factbox

Difficulty: schwer
Distance: 34.66 km
Ascent: 1977 m
Descent: 2676 m
Duration: 13.1 h
Deepest point: 1416 m
Highest point: 2603 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Day 1: Valley station Gargellner Bergbahnen - St. Antõner Joch - St. Antõnien

    Day 2: St. Antõnien - Rätschenjoch - Madrisa Land - Klosters

    Day 3: Madrisa Land - Schlappiner Joch - Gargellen

    A special kind of border experience awaits you on the Madrisa Rundtour, where you spend three days hiking historic trails in the Rätikon massif. Anyone who crosses international borders above 2,000 meters while exploring their own limits knows what this means.

    You will be rewarded with breathtaking views, stunning natural experiences, and a wealth of unforgettable impressions. The route starts at the mountain station of the Gargellner Bergbahnen and takes you over the St. Antõnier Joch to the namesake Swiss village, where you spend the first night. The next day you continue your adventure over the Rätschenjoch and arrive in Klosters, where another overnight stay awaits you. On the third day, the path leads you over the spectacular Schlappinerjoch back to Gargellen, allowing you to once again experience the magnificent mountain world in all its splendor.

    Note: Please note that a valid travel document must be carried on this route.

    Choose your desired route and book your package online at www.madrisa-rundtour.com and you will receive discounted mountain railway tickets and our goodie directly at the valley station in Gargellen. Your desired accommodation you book yourself directly with one of our partner accommodations, and with the password "Madrisa" you will receive special conditions. Detailed information at www.madrisa-rundtour.com

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

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    		Altitude: 2603 m 1416 m Best season:
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  • Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car parked

    The Montafonerbahn local buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Gargellen Schafbergbahn / Line 670

    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 Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Gallenkirch. There, turn right onto Gargellnerstraße and follow it to Gargellen to the Gargellner Bergbahnen.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Parking for multi-day routes (free) is located at the entrance to Gargellen by the large sign.

    Note: Parking overnight at the valley station of the Schafbergbahn is not permitted.