Grabs via the Volspora to Latschau
Downhill with Rätikon views: from the Berggasthof Grabs via the Volspora through the forest to Latschau – 4.6 km, 444 m of descent, 1¾ hours.
This route is the scenic way down on foot: from the Berggasthof Grabs (around 1,370 m) you follow the continuously groomed winter trail out via the Sanüel alp to the Volspora – a detour of about ten minutes on an almost level path is worthwhile for the view of the Drei Türme – and then down through the forest by the Rasafei stream to Latschau (around 1,000 m) and the bus stop by the reservoir. 4.59 km, only 75 m up and 444 m down, about 1¾ hours, easy. Along the way historic Maisäß and alp huts lie in the snow, and opposite stand the Golm, the Vandanser Steinwand with the Zimba, further on the Walserkamm, the Davenna group and the Verwall. Portals list the route as family-friendly.
Logistics are the question with this route: from our house it is 26 minutes by car to Grabs (access from Tschagguns via the Ziegerbergstraße and Grabsweg, carry snow chains, paid parking at the inn) – but then you have to get back up from Latschau. We therefore recommend climbing from Latschau over the Ziegerberg to Grabs (a separate route) and descending via the Volspora, or using the toboggan run from the inn. Refreshments at the Berggasthof Grabs, daily except Wednesday in winter (according to the operator from mid-December until shortly after Easter).
🧭 Route description
The route leads via Berggasthof Grabs.
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
- Berggasthof Grabs
- Ziel
💡 Tips & refreshments
Downhill through forest: bring spikes and poles. Check the avalanche report at lawine-vorarlberg.at. From Latschau, Landbus lines 601/605 run to Tschagguns and Schruns; sledge hire at the inn.
🚌 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)