Via ferrata Gauablick

Moderate

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Einkehrmöglichkeit

Mountaineering · Refreshment stops

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06:30 h duration

7,90 km Length

2482 m Highest point

1650 m Lowest point

926 m Ascent

926 m Descent

Condition

Difficulty

Result

Landscape

Tour description

An absolutely special via ferrata experience with a spectacular natural cave as the highlight – the view from the cave exit into the Gauertal is unforgettable!

On the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then on Montafonerstraße L188 to Tschagguns and further to the hiking parking lot in Latschau.

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: Latschau Golmerban/ Line 601 (walkway to/from Lindauer Hut)

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 (D) and Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Hiking parking lot Latschau (paid)

A hiking trail (approx. 6 km and 750 m elevation gain) leads from Latschau to the Lindauer Hut. Since the route is very long for one day, we recommend an overnight stay at the Lindauer Hut. To reach the start, follow the signpost "Via ferrata Gauablickhöhle" from the hut. First, it goes downhill toward the east, then uphill to the right toward "Rachen Sulzfluh." At about 2,050 m, the start is on the left (yellow sign).

Those who still have the desire and energy can also summit the Sulzfluh. From here, you still have about 1.5 hours and 400 vertical meters to overcome. The descent goes over loose scree through the Rachen back to the Lindauer Hut.

Complete climbing equipment (harness including via ferrata set, helmet, and gloves) as well as proper footwear (sturdy ankle-high mountain boots with good tread) are absolutely necessary; additionally, you need a headlamp for this via ferrata!

You should also always carry a backpack with provisions, sun and/or rain protection, and a first aid kit.

Via ferrata sets rental

Important: Don't forget a headlamp, because without light it is really absolutely dark in the cave! From the exit, you can also climb the summit of the Sulzfluh in about one hour.

Lindauer Hut

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg

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