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No. 1: Cross-country ski trail Bielerhöhe-Galtür

Moderate cross-country trail from Berggasthof Piz Buin (Partenen) – 8.3 km, 243 m ascent, approx. 2:14 hours.

moderate winter · 12-3 🐕 Dogs allowed

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Elevation profile↗ 243 m ↘ 245 m

„No. 1: Cross-country ski trail Bielerhöhe-Galtür“ is a moderate cross-country trail starting at Berggasthof Piz Buin (Partenen). Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.

The route measures 8.3 km, with 243 m of ascent and 245 m of descent, pure walking time is around 2:14 hours. The highest point is at 2,035 m, the lowest at 1,797 m.

🧭 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

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

Check the current avalanche report (lawine-vorarlberg.at) and opening status before setting off; trails are only groomed with sufficient snow – check the trail report.

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 650 to Partenen (terminus), Tafamunt and Vermunt cable cars a 5-minute walk; approx. 20 min from St. Gallenkirch.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking at the Tafamunt/Vermunt cable cars in Partenen.

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.

📚 Listed in: OpenStreetMap

Last updated: 13 Sep 2026 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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