European staircase 4000 ​(​including return via Bofa to Partenen​)​

Difficult
closed
Rundtour
Hiking · Round trip
02:10 h duration
5,00 km Length
1711 m Highest point
1031 m Lowest point
680 m Ascent
680 m Descent
Condition
Difficulty
Result
Landscape

Tour description

What was once built as a supply route for the construction of the large reservoirs in the Silvretta is now known as "Europe's longest straight staircase" with around 3,600 steps and an incline of up to 86%.

Public transport

Bus line 650

Directions

To the left of the Vermuntbahn valley station, a short staircase leads to Bofastraße, which is crossed directly under the railway track. This is the starting point of the European staircase 4000. On steps of varying condition, it now goes straight and steep uphill towards the mountain station. At the halfway point and in the last third, there are approximately 50-meter-long paths that do not run straight. The return route starts directly to the right of the Vermuntbahn mountain station; you follow the path markings through the forest towards the valley. The last few meters then lead you back over Bofastraße to the starting point.

Tips

In summer, the best time for the staircase is determined at the "Montafoner Stair Cup," currently about 22 minutes. You can find all information about the event at scspartenen.at

Destination

Partenen, Vermuntbahn valley station

Starting Point

Partenen, Vermuntbahn valley station

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Characteristics
Tour type Hiking, Round trip
Difficulty Difficult
Elevation profile
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