Von Matschwitz via Ganeu to Vandans

Easy hike in the Montafon – 8.2 km, 6 m ascent, approx. 2 hours.

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

Elevation profile↗ 6 m ↘ 857 m

„Von Matschwitz via Ganeu to Vandans“ is a easy hike in the Montafon.

The route measures 8.2 km, with 6 m of ascent and 857 m of descent, pure walking time is around 2 hours. The highest point is at 1,505 m, the lowest at 649 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 route leads via Maisäß Matschwitz, Maisäß Ganeu and Blick auf Tschagguns.

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
Maisäß Matschwitz
Maisäß Ganeu
Blick auf Tschagguns
Ziel

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 2/6, 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

Montafonerbahn to Vandans or Tschagguns, Landbus to the Golm cable car in Vandans/Latschau (Golm valley station). From St. Gallenkirch: bus 650 with change in Schruns.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking at the Golm cable car in Vandans and in Latschau (mid station/Gauertal car park, partly paid in summer).

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)