No. 19: Large Gortipohl loop (classic)
Easy cross-country trail from Montafon – 3.1 km, 16 m ascent, approx. 1:15 hours.
„No. 19: Large Gortipohl loop (classic)“ is a easy cross-country trail starting at Montafon. Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.
The route measures 3.1 km, with 16 m of ascent and 14 m of descent, pure walking time is around 1:15 hours. The highest point is at 918 m, the lowest at 900 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 1/6, technique 1/6.
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 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.
📚 Listed in: OpenStreetMap
Last updated: 13 Sep 2026 · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)