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Kapell loop on the Hochjoch

Short panoramic loop right at the Kapell top station: 1.3 km, almost level, overlooking the whole Montafon – ideal for the first mountain day or with small children.

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

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Elevation profile↗ 59 m ↘ 62 m

The Kapell loop is listed as a local route in the trail network of the State of Vorarlberg and is probably the most comfortable high-level walk in the valley: in 1.3 km it circles the plateau of the Kapell top station at a good 1,850 m, past the Kapell restaurant and the Vorderkapell alp, on wide paths suitable for pushchairs. The view stretches from the Zimba across the Rätikon to the Silvretta, with Schruns far below.

If you want more, add the Seetalweg to the Sennigrat or the Seeweg to the Wormser Hütte; if you want less, sit down on the terrace. In winter the groomed Seebliga winter walking trail runs here.

🧭 Route description

Hochjoch cable car from Schruns to Kapell; the loop starts right at the top station and is signposted.

📍 Stages

  1. Kapell Bergstation
  2. Vorderkapellalpe
  3. Kapell Bergstation

💡 Tips & refreshments

Included with the Freizeit-WildPass. Combine with the via ferrata course on the Hochjoch or the children's programme at Kapell.

🚌 Getting there by public transport

Montafonerbahn to Schruns station (every 30 min from Bludenz), Hochjoch cable car a 5-minute walk; Landbus 650 from St. Gallenkirch approx. 15 min.

🅿️ Parking

Parking at the Hochjoch cable car in Schruns is paid and limited; alternative free parking at the Zamang cable car.

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.

📚 Listed in: Vorarlberg hiking route network

Last updated: 13 Sep 2026 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Route line: trail network of the State of Vorarlberg (VoGIS, CC BY 4.0)

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