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Montafoner Rätikonrunde | Douglass Hut to Carschinahütte (CH)

Kirchlispitzen and Gafalljoch
Kirchlispitzen and Verajoch
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Prättigauer Höhenweg
Kirchlispitzen
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Three Towers and Sulzfluh
Three Towers seen from Prättigau
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End of the day on the terrace of the Carschina hut
View into the beautiful Prättigau with the Rätschenfluh in the background
Vorarlberg Hiking Trail Concept

Factbox

Difficulty: schwer
Distance: 14.55 km
Ascent: 584 m
Descent: 348 m
Duration: 5.3 h
Deepest point: 1936 m
Highest point: 2261 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    A varied high mountain route in the Rätikon. With a breathtaking view, it goes over the Gafalljoch on the Swiss side to the Carschinahütte.

    A route for mountain enthusiasts who appreciate the natural beauty of the mountains as well as refined, regional cuisine. The hiking trails lead through the varied Rätikon. The limestone rock of the Rätikon in contrast to the blooming alpine meadows on the steep walls of the impressive peaks Sulzfluh, Drei Türme and Drusenfluh shape the character of this hut hike. Passing the Lünersee you can experience hydropower up close and with an overnight stay in Switzerland you get to know the Prätigau.

    Important: For this challenging route you should plan your personal daily stages and reserve the overnight stays at the huts in advance!

    You definitely should not miss the sunset at the Carschinahütte.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

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  • Directions

    The stage starts at the dam and you circle the remaining part of the Lünersee. Passing the Alpe Lünersee again, the path leads you up to the Gafalljoch (2,239 m). Welcome to Switzerland. In the far distance, you can already see the Carschinahütte from here.

    You follow the Prätigauer Höhenweg past the Kirchlispitzen, past the Swiss Gate, further under the Drei Türme until below the Drusentor. From here, it is not far to the Carschinahütte.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car behind

    The regional buses of the Montafonerbahn run throughout the Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.

    Timetable mbs Bahn

    From Schruns station you reach Bludenz station with the Montafonerbahn. From there take the bus (bus line 81) to Brand and ride to the final stop. The stop is: “Lünerseebahn”.

    Approach:

    This section is also accessible by the Lünerseebahn from the Brandnertal.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    There are numerous parking options at the Lünerseebahn.