Small Kristberg loop

Description

Short easy loop without major effort.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. From Schruns, you reach Silbertal.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Silbertal Kristbergbahn / Line 88

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Parking is available at the Kristbergbahn station

Directions

The pleasant and scenic winter hike starts at the top station of the Kristbergbahn and follows the winter hiking trail along the panorama cross-country ski trail heading downhill. In the Säga area, turn right and follow the pink trail markings downhill. The groomed winter trail leads through light forest sections and past hay barns, and after some time you reach the Stelzer exit point. Over the snow-covered meadow, it goes uphill again back to the starting point.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 European emergency number (works with any mobile phone/network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

Make sure to wear sturdy footwear appropriate for the conditions.

Tips

This route is marked with the pink number 12 on the overview map "Aktivkarte Schnee". The map is available free of charge at the Montafon tourist offices.

Destination

Bergstation Kristbergbahn

Starting Point

Bergstation Kristbergbahn