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Montafonerhausweg

Easy themed trail from Kuratie-Kirche Gortipohl – 3.0 km, 63 m ascent, approx. 1 hour.

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

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Elevation profile↗ 63 m ↘ 63 m

„Montafonerhausweg“ is a easy themed trail starting at Kuratie-Kirche Gortipohl. Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.

The route measures 3.0 km, with 63 m of ascent, pure walking time is around 1 hour. The highest point is at 961 m, the lowest at 898 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.

The route is rated family friendly and suits children who already enjoy walking.

🧭 Route description

The route leads from Kuratie-Kirche Gortipohl via Montafonerhaus, Keller, Wohnhaus, Schindeldach and D´Stoba 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

  1. Kuratie-Kirche Gortipohl
  2. Montafonerhaus
  3. Keller
  4. Wohnhaus
  5. Schindeldach
  6. D´Stoba

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 1/6, technique 1/6.

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 (Schruns–St. Gallenkirch–Gaschurn–Partenen), stop Gortipohl/Garfrescha; ski bus in winter. 8-minute walk from the holiday house.

🅿️ Parking

Free car park at the Garfrescha cable car valley station (summer). Walkable from the holiday house – no car needed.

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)

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