Gaschurn via the Rifabecken to Partenen

Easy
Winter hiking
01:30 h duration
4,09 km Length
1049 m Highest point
964 m Lowest point
126 m Ascent
52 m Descent
Condition
Technique
Difficulty
Result
Landscape

Tour description

It is the most beautiful way to hike to Partenen in winter. Past the idyllic Chapel Maria Schnee, the route goes through the district Trantrauas to the Rifabecken and past the Vermuntwerk into the centre of Partenen.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on the Montafonerstraße L188 to Gaschurn.

Public transport

Just leave your car where it is

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

Bus stop at the start of the route: Gaschurn centre / line 650

Bus stop at the end of the route: Partenen centre / line 650

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

From Bludenz station, the Montafonerbahn runs hourly (sometimes every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (Germany) and from Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Directly at the Gaschurn municipal office or at the school car park opposite the Versettla cable car.

Directions

From Gaschurn centre, head towards the main street and pass the parish church Gaschurn. After about 200 m, turn right after the Hotel & AlpineSpa Felbermayer and follow the path past the Chapel Maria Schnee to the Ill bridge. Pass the fire station and across Unter Trantrauas to the Rifabecken. Past the Rifabecken, the path continues at its end to the Vermuntwerk. Following the Vermuntstraße briefly, you cross the river and turn right. On the left side, it then goes into Alte Schulstraße - which leads directly to the centre of Partenen.

Equipment

Make sure to wear sturdy footwear appropriate for the conditions.

Destination

Partenen centre

Starting Point

Gaschurn centre

Sicherheitstipps für Winterwandern in Vorarlberg

NOTRUF:

140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz) 

Wetterbedingt kann es vorkommen, dass die Wanderwege nicht täglich frisch gespurt werden. Je nach Schnee- und Wetterverhältnissen kann es zu Änderungen kommen.

Characteristics
Tour type Winter hiking
Difficulty Easy
Elevation profile
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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