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Nr. 6: Madlenerhaus-Loipe, mittel

Easy cross-country trail from Madlenerhaus (Partenen) – 1.2 km, 2 m ascent, approx. 20 minutes.

easy winter · 12-3 🐕 Dogs allowed

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„Nr. 6: Madlenerhaus-Loipe, mittel“ is a easy cross-country trail starting at Madlenerhaus (Partenen). Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.

The route measures 1.2 km, with 2 m of ascent, pure walking time is around 20 minutes. The highest point is at 1,990 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 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

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