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Via Alpina – Montafon – Douglass Hut to Carschinahütte

Douglasshütte-Saulakopf
End of the day on the terrace of the Carschina hut
Carschinahütte
Signpost to Carschinahütte
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Lünersee with Douglass Hut
Stone markers and the Sulzfluh in the background
Douglasshuette-Gafalljoch
Douglasshuette-Gafalljoch

Photo: Markus Fessler-Jenny - Illwerke Tourismus

Prättigauer Höhenweg ab dem Gafalljoch

Photo: Niclas Bösch

Kirchlispitzen and Gafalljoch
Lünersee from Gafalljoch
Vorarlberg Hiking Trail Concept

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Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 13.7 km
Ascent: 968 m
Descent: 714 m
Duration: 6.2 h
Deepest point: 1632 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 lovers 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 contrasts with the blooming alpine meadows on the steep walls of the impressive peaks Sulzfluh, Drei Türme and Drusenfluh, characterizing this hut hike.

    Important: For this demanding route, you should plan your personal daily sections and reserve 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. From here, you can already see the Carschinahütte in the distance.

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

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car standing

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

    From Schruns station, take the train to Bludenz station. From there, take bus line 81 to the Lünerseebahn in Brand. The stop is: “Lünerseebahn.” Return the same way with bus line 81 to Bludenz station. Then take the train back to Schruns station.

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    Arrival by train

    The Montafonerbahn runs hourly (sometimes every half hour) from Bludenz station. There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

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    Approach:

    Leave the highway at Bludenz/Bürs and follow the signs towards Brandenertal. Follow the L82 until you finally arrive at the Lünerseebahn. The road ends at the Lünerseebahn. From here, you must take the Lünerseebahn (gondola) to the mountain station.


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    Park:

    paid parking at the valley station of the Lünerseebahn