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Gaschurn-Partenen (Ga-Pa) Loop

The big valley loop between Gaschurn and Partenen: 17.2 km and 587 m of ascent via Trantrauas and the Harzawald to the Vermuntwerk, through Partenen and back via Rifa.

moderate summer · 5-10

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Elevation profile↗ 587 m ↘ 587 m

The Ga-Pa Loop links the two innermost villages of the Montafon into a long but technically simple run: 17.2 km, 587 m of ascent, between 918 and 1,190 m, graded moderate. From the Mountain Beach leisure park in Gaschurn it first follows the Ill path, crosses the bridge to the other side of the valley and runs along the hillside on forest and meadow tracks through Trantrauas and the Harzawald to the Vermunt power station in Partenen, Illwerke's oldest plant dating from 1930. Through Partenen you pass the swimming pool and the 9-hole golf course to the toll station of the Silvretta High Alpine Road, then return on the opposite side: via the Rifa basin and the hamlets of Rifa, Gosta, Winkel and Außerbach to Gaschurn. Underfoot: cycle path, forest tracks and meadow paths; the 3 hours 9 minutes in our fact box is a guide value for walkers, runners are back in a good two hours.

The loop makes a good long steady run without any cable-car logistics and can be shortened in Partenen with bus 650, which links both villages. Water from the fountains in Gaschurn and Partenen, refreshments in both villages. Mountain Beach is 5 minutes by car or about 10 minutes on bus 650 from our house; after the run the swimming lake beckons (2026 season: 22 May to 31 August).

🧭 Route description

The route leads via Vermuntbahn and Gaschurn and back to the starting point.

The plotted track follows the marked trails according to OpenStreetMap; see the map, elevation profile and GPX file above. Please follow the signposting on site.

📍 Stages

  1. Start
  2. Vermuntbahn
  3. Gaschurn

💡 Tips & refreshments

For 17 km take a hydration pack and something to eat; in the morning the hillside above Trantrauas is still shaded. Watch for cyclists on the cycle path and close pasture gates in the hamlets.

🚌 Getting there by public transport

Landbus 650, stop Gaschurn Versettla cable car (approx. 10 min from St. Gallenkirch); ski bus in winter.

🅿️ Parking

Large free car park at the Versettla cable car in Gaschurn (summer; paid in winter).

Last updated: 13 Sep 2026 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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