No. 4: Silvretta high altitude trail, small

Easy cross-country trail from Silvretta-Bielerhöhe (Partenen - Bielerhöhe) – 0.6 km, 13 m ascent, approx. 10 minutes.

easy winter · 12-3 🐕 Dogs allowed

„No. 4: Silvretta high altitude trail, small“ is a easy cross-country trail starting at Silvretta-Bielerhöhe (Partenen - Bielerhöhe). Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.

The route measures 0.6 km, with 13 m of ascent, pure walking time is around 10 minutes. The highest point is at 2,037 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 2/6, 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 650 to Partenen, then Vermunt cable car + tunnel bus to the Bielerhöhe (summer 2026: 20 June–4 Oct, uphill 8–12 and 13–16:30, last descent 17:00). Approx. 1 h in total from St. Gallenkirch.

🅿️ Parking

Note: the Silvretta High Alpine Road is closed on the Vorarlberg side after rockfalls, expected until 2030 – car access only from Tyrol (Galtür). The Vermunt cable car car park in Partenen is closed in 2026 for construction; use alternative parking in Partenen village.

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

Key facts

Duration10 min

Distance0.6 km

Ascent13 m

Descent13 m

Highest point2037 m

Costfree

Distance from the house7.9 km · 10 min
by car to the starting point Partenen/Bielerhöhe, then on foot or by cable car/bus

Fitnessleisurely

easy Difficulty 1 of 10 1–3 easy 4–6 moderate 7–10 difficult

💪 Fitnessvery easy 1/6

🧭 Techniquesimple 1/5

Starting point: Silvretta-Bielerhöhe

📍 Partenen - Bielerhöhe, Montafon

📄 Download PDF

No OpenStreetMap-based route line is available for this tour (e.g. cross-country trails, snowshoe and ski tours away from mapped paths) – see the linked provider for a map.

Print and take along: map, elevation profile, route description, directions and emergency numbers on one sheet.