Douglass Hut - Gafalljoch

Moderate circular hike in the Montafon – 8.7 km, 300 m ascent, approx. 3 hours.

moderate summer · 6-10 🐕 Dogs allowed 🎫 Included with the Freizeit-WildPass

Elevation profile↗ 300 m ↘ 300 m

„Douglass Hut - Gafalljoch“ is a moderate circular hike in the Montafon. Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.

The route measures 8.7 km, with 300 m of ascent, pure walking time is around 3 hours. The highest point is at 2,222 m, the lowest at 1,943 m.

The starting point is reached by cable car – in summer the ride is included with the Freizeit-WildPass (summer multi-day pass), otherwise a lift ticket is needed; the free Montafon guest card only gives a discount.

🧭 Route description

The route leads via Gafalljoch (2.239 m) 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

Start
Gafalljoch (2.239 m)

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 3/6, technique 3/6.

Start early – summer afternoons often bring thunderstorms. Carry enough water; many huts are only open from late June to late September.

From the holiday house in St. Gallenkirch the starting point is easy to reach by Landbus (stop 400 m away) or car – see the travel notes.

🚌 Getting there by public transport

Rellstal hiking bus from Vandans (summer, cash only); Lünersee cable car: Landbus 580 from Bludenz to Brand/Lünerseebahn.

🅿️ Parking

Rellstal closed to cars (hiking bus/on foot). Lünersee cable car: paid car park at the valley station, full early on fine days.

Emergency: Alpine rescue 140 · Euro emergency 112 · Ambulance 144
All information without guarantee. Please check weather, opening hours and cable car operating times before setting off. Alpine tours require personal responsibility, suitable equipment and experience.

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