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Schesaplana Gipfelweg

To the highest Rätikon summit: from the Lünersee via the Totalphütte to the Schesaplana (2,965 m) – around 1,000 m of ascent, sure footing essential.

moderate summer · 5-10 👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly 🐕 Dogs allowed 🎫 Included with the Freizeit-WildPass
Schesaplana Gipfelweg
Photo: Bernd Peter

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Elevation profile↗ 1001 m ↘ 1001 m

At 2,965 m the Schesaplana is the highest mountain of the Rätikon and a summit you reach without climbing – but not without effort. From the Lünersee the path leads to the Totalphütte (2,385 m, about 1½ hours) and on over scree, slabs and the broad summit ridge to the cross; around 10 km and 1,000 m of ascent, 5 to 6 hours there and back. At the top you stand on the Swiss border with views from Lake Constance to the Bernina.

Alpine experience, a head for heights and an early start are essential; in early summer snow often remains in the upper part. To split the tour, stay overnight at the Totalphütte. Access via Brand and the Lünersee cable car (first ascent 8 am).

🧭 Route description

The route leads from Lünersee via Lünersee 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. Lünersee
  2. Lünersee

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 4/6, 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

Montafonerbahn to Bludenz, Landbus 580 to the Lünersee cable car (approx. 1 h 15 in total).

🅿️ Parking

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)

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