On this winter hike, you are surrounded by the striking Rätikon peaks Sulzfluh, Drusenfluh, and Drei Türme.
Description
The Gauertal with the Drei Türme is considered one of the most beautiful valley ends of the Alps. The hike leads through the alpine pasture landscape Gauertal and ends directly at the Lindauer Hut. Hikers can expect an untouched and dreamlike winter landscape.
Approach
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to the Rätikon junction Schruns-Tschagguns. There turn right and follow the road into the center of Tschagguns. Continue straight through the center until you reach Latschau. Before the power plant, turn left and follow the road to the hiking parking lot after the fire station.
Public transport
Just leave your car behind
Regional buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.
Bus stop at the tour start/finish: Latschau Kraftwerk / Line 1
Hiking parking lot at the Latschau fire station (paid)
Directions
The route constantly ascends from Latschau past the alpine pastures in the Gauertal directly to the Lindauer Hut. You return along the same route back to the starting point in Latschau.
Safety instructions
EMERGENCY CALL: 144
European emergency number: 112 (works with any mobile phone/network)
The winter hiking trail is in open terrain. Hiking is at your own risk.
Tips
This route is marked on the overview map "Aktivkarte Schnee" with the pink number 19. The map is available for free at the Montafon tourist information offices.
It is recommended to bring a sled, as you can enjoy sledding from the Lindauer Hut down through the Gauertal to Latschau.
You also have the option to rent a sled directly at the Lindauer Hut for a rental fee of 10.00 € per sled/day. ATTENTION, only a limited number are available.
