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Vom Kapell aufs Kreuzjoch and durchs Seetal zurück

Summit plus lakes: from Kapell to the Kreuzjoch (2,395 m) and back through the Seetal – the sporty Hochjoch loop.

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

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Elevation profile↗ 526 m ↘ 526 m

The loop combines the summit view of the Kreuzjoch with the three lakes of the Seetal: from the Kapell summit station you climb along the ridge to the Kreuzjoch (2,395 m) – around 500 m of ascent with views of the Rätikon and Silvretta – and walk back via the Schwarzsee, Herzsee and Kälbersee. About 7.6 km and 3 to 3½ hours; you should be sure-footed on the ridge. Refreshments at the Seetalhüsli or the Kapell restaurant.

🧭 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.

💡 Tips & refreshments

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 Schruns station (every 30 min from Bludenz), Hochjoch cable car a 5-minute walk; Landbus 650 from St. Gallenkirch approx. 15 min.

🅿️ Parking

Parking at the Hochjoch cable car in Schruns is paid and limited; alternative free parking at the Zamang cable car.

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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