Itonskopf Gipfelweg

The Itonskopf (2,089 m) above Bartholomäberg – a long summit loop with views of three mountain ranges, ideal for the fit.

moderate summer · 5-10 👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly 🐕 Dogs allowed 🎫 Included with the Freizeit-WildPass

Elevation profile↗ 1088 m ↘ 1088 m

The Itonskopf is the striking peak above the Bartholomäberg and a first-class lookout mountain: Rätikon, Silvretta and Verwall fill the panorama, plus the whole Montafon. The summit trail starts in the village, climbs over alpine meadows and the ridge to the cross and returns as a loop – around 15.5 km, 1,100 m of ascent, 6 hours. Moderate but long; using the e-MTB variant saves the lower kilometres.

It is often windy at the top, but usually deserted – in contrast to the cable-car summits of the valley.

🧭 Route description

The route leads from Barockkirche Bartholomäberg via Rellseck and Fritzensee 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

Barockkirche Bartholomäberg
Rellseck
Fritzensee

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 4/6, technique 2/6.

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 680 Schruns–Silbertal to the Kristberg cable car valley station; hiking bus into the upper Silbertal (summer). From St. Gallenkirch via Schruns approx. 35 min.

🅿️ Parking

Free car park at the Kristberg cable car in Silbertal.

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)