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Rund um die Ritzenspitzen

Demanding hike in the Montafon – 16.4 km, 1133 m ascent, approx. 6:30 hours.

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

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Elevation profile↗ 1133 m ↘ 965 m

„Rund um die Ritzenspitzen“ is a demanding hike in the Montafon.

The route measures 16.4 km, with 1133 m of ascent and 965 m of descent, pure walking time is around 6:30 hours. The highest point is at 2,478 m, the lowest at 1,427 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

  1. Start
  2. 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

Landbus 670 Schruns–St. Gallenkirch–Gargellen (hourly), stop Gargellen Schafberg cable car; approx. 20 min from St. Gallenkirch.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking at the Schafberg cable car in Gargellen and at the end of the village (Vergalden).

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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