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Winter hiking trail to Galtür

Winter hiking in the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe
Winter hiking in Montafon
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe
Hike on the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe
View of the dam in Bielerhöhe
Barbara Chapel
Mountain Inn Piz Buin
Parking lot at Lake Silvretta

Factbox

Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 17.21 km
Ascent: 406 m
Descent: 406 m
Duration: 5 h
Deepest point: 1632 m
Highest point: 2037 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    From Bielerhöhe to Wirl/Galtür and back the same way. You could also call it a border crossing. Because this magnificent winter hike takes you from Vorarlberg to Tyrol and back again.

    The groomed winter hiking trail runs parallel to the Galtür trail. One way is 8.6 km and takes about 2 hours from Silvretta-Bielerhöhe to Wirl. Significantly more time should be allowed for the return trip. Because the outward way is almost exclusively downhill, on the way back you have to climb the altitude meters again. This definitely requires some fitness. Walking in snow should not be underestimated. The path leads through a beautiful valley, which can be driven by car in summer. In winter, however, the Silvretta High Alpine Road is closed. Don’t miss the opportunity to let your gaze wander over the surrounding mountains during your route. You are moving in an impressive and spectacular mountain world. Every view is worthwhile here.

    Important note: Last valley ride with the tunnel bus at 4:00 p.m. from the Piz Buin mountain inn on the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe. I recommend allowing enough time for the hike.

    Presented by: Montafon
    Author: Andreas Marent

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    		Altitude: 2037 m 1632 m Best season:
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  • Directions

    This moderate path runs parallel to the cross-country ski trail down to Wirl/Galtür. At the pass height, you cross the border to Tyrol and hike through the Kleinvermunt valley to Wirl/Galtür. For the descent to Wirl/Galtür, you need about 2 hours. For the return trip on the same path, you should allow significantly more time.

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    Just leave your car parked

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

    Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Partenen Bergbahnen / Line 650

    Continue with the Vermuntbahn and tunnel bus and you reach Silvretta-Bielerhöhe with the Silvretta lake.

    Timetable: www.vmobil.at

    Travel by train to Montafon

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

    Timetable: www.oebb.at

    Approach:

    Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on the Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen.


    Route Planner

    Park:

    Parking is available at the valley station of the Vermuntbahn in Partenen.