Thematic Trail

Naturkräftepfad

Nature forces trail
Steinmändli Adventure Mountain Hochjoch
Adventure Mountain Hochjoch
Forces of Nature Path
Adventure mountain Hochjoch
Adventure Mountain Hochjoch
Adventure mountain Hochjoch
Adventure Mountain Hochjoch
Kapellrestaurant

Photo: Daniel Zangerl Photographer

Factbox

Difficulty: leicht
Distance: 2.38 km
Ascent: 121 m
Descent: 120 m
Duration: 0.8 h
Deepest point: 1854 m
Highest point: 1975 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    A hiking experience with interactive stations for young and old!

    The stations on the Naturkräftepfad impart knowledge about the elements in the mountains in a playful and sustainable way. Hikers can create summit storms at wind towers and bring stone giants to life with their own muscle power during the one-hour hike. An experience for the whole family, as the trail is stroller-friendly.

    At the Kapellrestaurant, you can enjoy delicious delicacies.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Hanna Burger

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    		Altitude: 1975 m 1854 m Best season:
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  • Directions

    After the ascent with the Hochjoch Bahn, you still have the option to take a toilet break at the mountain station or refresh yourself with a snack or drink at the Kapellrestaurant.

    Then follow the trail to the left uphill, past the Alpe Vorderkapell, and you will find yourself on the Naturkräftepfad, which features 8 different interactive stations on the topic “the elements in the mountains.” From the penultimate station “Floating Stone” it is only a few minutes to the Surblies viewpoint – these additional elevation meters are definitely worth it.

    From now on, the trail gently slopes downhill past the last station, the Floßen, back to the Kapellrestaurant or the Hochjoch Bahn mountain station.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car behind

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

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Schruns Hochjoch Bahn / Line 650, Line 670, Line 602, Line 603

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Arrival by train to the 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 Schruns to the Hochjochbahn.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Valley station Hochjoch Bahn (paid)