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Von Latschau via Gafadura to Grabs

Moderate snowshoe tour in the Montafon – 6.2 km, 361 m ascent, approx. 3 hours.

moderate winter · 12-3 🐕 Dogs allowed

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„Von Latschau via Gafadura to Grabs“ is a moderate snowshoe tour in the Montafon. Start and finish are the same, so you return to your car or bus stop without any shuttle.

The route measures 6.2 km, with 361 m of ascent, pure walking time is around 3 hours. The highest point is at 1,378 m, the lowest at 1,017 m.

The starting point is reached by cable car – in summer the ride is included with the Freizeit-WildPass (summer multi-day pass), otherwise a lift ticket is needed; the free Montafon guest card only gives a discount.

🧭 Route description

The route leads via Schauraum im Lünerseewerk and Berggasthof Grabs and back to the starting point.

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

  1. Start
  2. Schauraum im Lünerseewerk
  3. Berggasthof Grabs

💡 Tips & refreshments

Regional rating: fitness 4/6, technique 3/6.

Check the current avalanche report (lawine-vorarlberg.at) and opening status before setting off; away from secured pistes, avalanche equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe) and avalanche knowledge are essential.

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

Montafonerbahn to Vandans or Tschagguns, Landbus to the Golm cable car in Vandans/Latschau (Golm valley station). From St. Gallenkirch: bus 650 with change in Schruns.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking at the Golm cable car in Vandans and in Latschau (mid station/Gauertal car park, partly paid in summer).

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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