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Gaschurn via the Rifabecken to Partenen (Bofa) and retour

Moderate snowshoe tour in the Montafon – 7.8 km, 231 m ascent, approx. 3 hours.

moderate winter · 12-3 🐕 Dogs allowed

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„Gaschurn via the Rifabecken to Partenen (Bofa) and retour“ is a moderate snowshoe tour in the Montafon. Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.

The route measures 7.8 km, with 231 m of ascent, pure walking time is around 3 hours. The highest point is at 1,119 m, the lowest at 968 m.

🧭 Route description

The route leads via Ausgleichsbecken Rifa, Alpinhotel Zerres - Restaurant, 15. Gerhard Blaas, 2. Apart Alte Post (Elke Tschofen), 5. Montafoner Schnitzstube (Maria Pfefferkorn), 12. Sport Stöckl (Ulli Stöckl), 3. Pension Christophorus (Angelika Lechleitner) and 13. Helene Wakolbinger (bei Hotel Hubertusklause) 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. Start
  2. Ausgleichsbecken Rifa
  3. Alpinhotel Zerres - Restaurant
  4. 15. Gerhard Blaas
  5. 2. Apart Alte Post (Elke Tschofen)
  6. 5. Montafoner Schnitzstube (Maria Pfefferkorn)
  7. 12. Sport Stöckl (Ulli Stöckl)
  8. 3. Pension Christophorus (Angelika Lechleitner)
  9. 13. Helene Wakolbinger (bei Hotel Hubertusklause)

💡 Tips & refreshments

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

Check the current avalanche report (lawine-vorarlberg.at) and opening status before setting off; away from secured pistes, avalanche equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe) and avalanche knowledge are essential.

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

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