Hüttentour Silvretta - Vermuntsee bis Saarbrücker Hut

Moderate hike in the Montafon – 5.8 km, 784 m ascent, approx. 3 hours.

moderate summer · 6-10 🐕 Dogs allowed

Elevation profile↗ 784 m ↘ 1 m

„Hüttentour Silvretta - Vermuntsee bis Saarbrücker Hut“ is a moderate hike in the Montafon.

The route measures 5.8 km, with 784 m of ascent and 1 m of descent, pure walking time is around 3 hours. The highest point is at 2,541 m, the lowest at 1,757 m.

🧭 Route description

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
Ziel

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 4/6, 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

Landbus 650 to Partenen, then Vermunt cable car + tunnel bus to the Bielerhöhe (summer 2026: 20 June–4 Oct, uphill 8–12 and 13–16:30, last descent 17:00). Approx. 1 h in total from St. Gallenkirch.

🅿️ Parking

Note: the Silvretta High Alpine Road is closed on the Vorarlberg side after rockfalls, expected until 2030 – car access only from Tyrol (Galtür). The Vermunt cable car car park in Partenen is closed in 2026 for construction; use alternative parking in Partenen village.

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)