Montafoner Rätikonrunde | Douglass Hut bis Carschinahütte (CH)

Demanding hike in the Montafon – 14.6 km, 584 m ascent, approx. 5:20 hours.

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

Elevation profile↗ 584 m ↘ 348 m

„Montafoner Rätikonrunde | Douglass Hut bis Carschinahütte (CH)“ is a demanding hike in the Montafon.

The route measures 14.6 km, with 584 m of ascent and 348 m of descent, pure walking time is around 5:20 hours. The highest point is at 2,261 m, the lowest at 1,936 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).

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)
Ziel

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 5/6, technique 6/6.

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)