Montafoner Rätikonrunde | Douglass Hut to Carschinahütte (CH)
Tour description
A varied high mountain route in the Rätikon. With a breathtaking view, it goes over the Gafalljoch on the Swiss side to the Carschinahütte.
Approach
This section is also accessible by the Lünerseebahn from the Brandnertal.
Public transport
Just leave your car behind
The regional buses of the Montafonerbahn run throughout the Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.
From Schruns station you reach Bludenz station with the Montafonerbahn. From there take the bus (bus line 81) to Brand and ride to the final stop. The stop is: "Lünerseebahn".
Parking
There are numerous parking options at the Lünerseebahn.
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. In the far distance, you can already see the Carschinahütte from here.
You follow the Prätigauer Höhenweg past the Kirchlispitzen, past the Swiss Gate, further under the Drei Türme until below the Drusentor. From here, it is not far to the Carschinahütte.
Equipment
Good, ankle-high mountain boots with a good sole, sufficient provisions and drinks to take along, hiking poles are recommended.
Tips
You definitely should not miss the sunset at the Carschinahütte.
Destination
Carschinahütte
Starting Point
Douglass Hut
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