Montafoner Hut circuit | Douglass Hut bis Heinrich Hueter Hut

Moderate stage of the Montafon hut circuit in the Montafon – 4.8 km, 227 m ascent, approx. 2 hours.

moderate summer · 7-9 🐕 Dogs allowed 🎫 Included with the Freizeit-WildPass

Elevation profile↗ 227 m ↘ 454 m

„Montafoner Hut circuit | Douglass Hut bis Heinrich Hueter Hut“ is a moderate stage of the Montafon hut circuit in the Montafon.

The route measures 4.8 km, with 227 m of ascent and 454 m of descent, pure walking time is around 2 hours. The highest point is at 2,158 m, the lowest at 1,749 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 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 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)