From old Maisäß settlements on little​-​frequented paths to the high alpine Latschätz

Description

Already at the beginning of the 17th century the Walser settled the Gauertal. During this time the Maisäß settlements Plzadels and Wachters Dieja were established. The settlements were part of the three-level agriculture, where the Maisäß were inhabited for a few weeks from May to June depending on the weather, before the cattle moved up to the alps for the summer. From Wachters Dieja the hike continues to the Alpe Latschätz and to the top station of the Golmerbahn.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Tschagguns. Via Tschagguns you reach the higher located Latschau.

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Latschsau Golmerbahn / line 601

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

Parking lots are at the valley station Golmerbahn in Latschau

Directions

The moderate hike starts at the middle station of the Golmerbahn in Matschwitz. First the forest road passes the Maisäß landscape of Matschwitz. At the last house the hiking trail begins and leads gently uphill through the forest to Plazadels. About 20 minutes later we reach the area Wachters Dieja. Now it is not far and we reach the farmed Alpe Latschätz. There we can refresh ourselves with a glass of milk and homemade cheese and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountain scenery.

Safety instructions

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Equipment

good ankle-high hiking boots with a good tread, hiking poles recommended

Destination

Valley station Golmerbahn Latschau

Starting Point

Valley station Golmerbahn Latschau