Von Garfrescha via Galgenul to the Tastation Garfrescha Cable car (Alternativ)

Moderate hike in the Montafon – 4.2 km, 34 m ascent, approx. 1:25 hours.

moderate summer · 6-10 🐕 Dogs allowed

Elevation profile↗ 34 m ↘ 645 m

„Von Garfrescha via Galgenul to the Tastation Garfrescha Cable car (Alternativ)“ is a moderate hike in the Montafon.

The route measures 4.2 km, with 34 m of ascent and 645 m of descent, pure walking time is around 1:25 hours. The highest point is at 1,482 m, the lowest at 838 m.

🧭 Route description

The route leads via Pfarrkirche St. Gallenkirch, Brunellawirt, V7: Sport Montafon, Sport Harry, Garfrescha Bahn, St. Gallenkirch-Gortipohl and L16: Gasthaus Brunellawirt, Garfrescha, St. Gallenkirch-Gortipohl.

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
Pfarrkirche St. Gallenkirch
Brunellawirt
V7: Sport Montafon, Sport Harry, Garfrescha Bahn, St. Gallenkirch-Gortipohl
L16: Gasthaus Brunellawirt, Garfrescha, St. Gallenkirch-Gortipohl
Ziel

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 3/6, technique 3/6.

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 Montafon (lines 650/670/680) and Montafonerbahn Bludenz–Schruns; connections at vmobil.at.

🅿️ Parking

Please check parking at the starting point on site (hiking car parks are usually signposted).

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)