Winter hiking in Silbertal

Silbertal to Fellimännle alpine hut and back

Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you experience the beauty of the winter landscape here in complete tranquility

Author tip

This route is only possible with appropriate avalanche safety.

Details

Technique
      
Stamina
      
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Difficultymoderate
Highest point1106 m
Best time of year
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Brief description

Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you experience the beauty of the winter landscape here in complete tranquility

Approach

Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. You reach Silbertal via Schruns.

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

The regional buses run throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns train station.

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Silbertal Kristberg cable car / Line 88

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

From Bludenz station, the Montafon railway runs hourly (partly every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Valley station of the Kristberg cable car (paid)

Directions

Provided the avalanche safety is ensured, the winter hike starts at the rock parking lot in Silbertal. You reach it by walking straight ahead at the Kristberg cable car. The path follows along the Litz River up to the Fellimännle alpine inn. You return to the starting point along the same path.

Equipment

Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable and waterproof winter shoes or sturdy hiking boots, optionally crampons and gaiters, warm and weather-proof clothing in layers, hat/headband, scarf, gloves, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, thermos with hot drink, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, optionally headlamp, map material, optionally telescopic poles

Tips

This route is only possible with appropriate avalanche safety.

Destination

Silbertal, rock parking lot

Starting Point

Silbertal, rock parking lot

Author: Montafon / Andreas Marent
Tour-Quickfacts
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7,2 km
Duration
03:00h
Ascent
428m
Descent
428m