Hiking Trail

Venser Messweg

Montafoner farmhouse in front of Vandanser Steinwand
Venser Bild

Photo: Julia Mangeng - Projekt Loccata

Hike in Montafon: Venser Messweg

Factbox

Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 5.56 km
Ascent: 68 m
Descent: 68 m
Duration: 1.5 h
Deepest point: 631 m
Highest point: 693 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    A cozy local route that leads through the Vandans residential area. Along residential streets and historic "Messweg" paths, you can discover historic and architecturally interesting houses.

    The walking path invites you to stroll through the municipality of Vandans. Starting in the village center, the path leads along the village street downstream to the end of the municipality, marked by the pilgrimage chapel Venserbild. The way back leads over historic “Messweg” paths (old grass paths used to attend church services on Sundays). The residential houses and their architectural styles show how Vandans developed from a predominantly rural place to a residential and tourist community.

    The pilgrimage chapel "Venserbild" from the 17th century with its many hand-painted votive images is worth a visit.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

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    		Altitude: 693 m 631 m Best season:
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  • Directions

    Vandans municipal office – village street – Lower Venser Street – pilgrimage chapel Venser Bild – Außervens – Oberbündta – Gemsle playground – elementary school – Vandans community center

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car parked

    The local buses run throughout the Montafon valley. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Vandans center / S4 (Montafohnerbahn), line 621, line 622, line 641

    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 (Germany) and Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and then continue on the Montafonerstraße L188 towards Schruns. Follow the signs and turn right towards Vandans.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    You can park directly at the Vandans municipal office.