Hiking Trail | Hiking Trail

From Kristberg to the historic Bartholomäberg mine

Historic Bartholomäberg Mine
Historical mine
Montafoner Kristbergbahn
Cornfields with a view towards Kristberg
Fritzensee
Entrance to Historical Mine
Montafoner Kristbergbahn

Photo: Christina Wachter - Kristbergbahn

Factbox

Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 8.7 km
Ascent: 209 m
Descent: 577 m
Duration: 3 h
Deepest point: 1085 m
Highest point: 1578 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    Kristberg - Kappu - Fulateia - Torasee - Fulasee - Fritzensee - historic Bartholomäberg mine - Bartholomäberg church

    Historic Bartholomäberg mine brings mining history to life.

    The 115-meter-long St. Anna tunnel in Vorarlberg’s only show mine is a witness to the historical mining activities.

    Under sparse and tough working conditions, iron ore was mined in the Montafon in long past times. This was particularly pronounced in Bartholomäberg – the proven cradle of the Montafon. The oldest traces of mining date back to the late Celtic period.

    The location of the historic mine is also a special feature: The St. Anna tunnel is situated in the middle of a fascinating mining spoil landscape. To preserve this as a historical witness for posterity, the entire area was declared an archaeological monument and is thus under monument protection.

    Opening times:

    Mid-June to mid-October, every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Hanna Burger

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  • Directions

    The hike first leads from the mountain station of the Kristbergbahn downhill towards Innerberg. At the fork after about 700 m (Kappu), we turn right and follow the gravel road towards Fulateia/Fritzensee. We follow the path with a slight ascent up to Fritzensee and enjoy the magnificent panorama, which extends almost over the entire Montafon. Upon reaching Fritzensee, we turn left onto a trail and thus reach directly the historic mine in Bartholomäberg. From here, the path leads us directly to the parish church of Bartholomäberg – where there is also a bus stop to return to the Kristbergbahn.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car parked

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

    Bus stop at the start of the route: Silbertal Kristbergbahn / Line 680

    Bus stop at the end of the route: Bartholomäberg Church / Line 640

    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) or from Bregenz.

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. From Schruns you reach Silbertal.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Parking lot at the valley station of the Kristbergbahn (paid)