Silvretta​-​Bielerhöhe to Saarbrücker Hütte ​(​2​-​538 m​)​ and back

Difficult
Einkehrmöglichkeit
Rundtour
Hiking · Refreshment stops · Round trip
05:30 h duration
20,4 km Length
2541 m Highest point
1909 m Lowest point
771 m Ascent
771 m Descent
Condition
Technique
Difficulty
Result
Landscape

Tour description

A scenic loop hike from the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe to the high-altitude Saarbrücker Hütte and back to the starting point through the alpine landscape of the Kromertal.

From the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, you’ll first hike downhill past the Madlenerhaus, cross the Ill River, and then ascend via the Tschifernella to the Saarbrücker Hütte, which comes into view impressively even before you reach the two small mountain lakes. After a rest with a sweeping view of the glaciated mountain landscape, the return route takes you across the Schwarzen Böden through the Kromertal valley toward Großvermunt. At the Kromerbach stream, you branch off and return to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe via the Madlenerhaus.

Starting Point - Directions - End Point

Starting Point
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

Route Description
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe – Madlenerhaus – Tschifernella – Saarbrücker Hütte – Schwarze Böden – Kromertal – Kromerbach – Großvermunt – Madlenerhaus – Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

End point
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

Getting to the starting point

The Silvretta High Alpine Road is expected to remain closed until summer 2030. Therefore, in the summer, you cannot reach the Bielerhöhe from the Montafon by car or public transportation via the High Alpine Road; instead, you must take the Vermuntbahn from Partenen and then transfer to the tunnel bus.

You can find more information here.

By Public Transportation

With the Landbus Montafon and the Montafonerbahn, you can travel comfortably and flexibly throughout the valley. The train and bus connect the towns regularly, every half hour or every hour depending on the route. You can find suitable connections in the cleVVVer mobil schedule app. The nearest stop is “Partenen Bergbahnen Talstation.” From there, you can reach the Vermuntbahn valley station in just a few minutes on foot.

By car

By car, drive to Partenen to the valley stations of the Vermuntbahn or Tafamuntbahn. The two valley stations are just a few minutes’ walk apart. Parking is available near the valley stations. Since parking conditions may change due to construction work, please follow the current on-site signage and check in advance for available parking spaces.

Important Notes

For this challenging mountain hike, we recommend that you bring the right gear: a daypack with a rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing layered according to the "layering principle," and, if necessary, telescoping hiking poles, sun and rain protection, snacks and plenty of drinking water, a first-aid kit, a pocket knife, a cell phone, a headlamp if needed, and maps.

Useful tips

For a longer break, the sun terrace at the Saarbrücker Hütte, at 2,538 meters, is the perfect spot. From here, you’ll enjoy a view of the glaciated mountain landscape of the Litzner-Seehorn Group, and there’s also a climbing area right next to the hut.

The two small mountain lakes below the Saarbrücker Hütte and the glacier-shaped landscape in the Kromertal valley make the hike itself the real highlight—not just the destination at the hut.

Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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

Characteristics
Tour type Hiking, Refreshment stops, Round trip
Difficulty Difficult
Start Bushaltestelle Silvrettasee
Finish Bushaltestelle Silvrettasee
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