Neue Heilbronner Hut Tour

Description

On this mountain bike route, you can look forward to a unique panorama. From the starting point St. Gallenkirch, the route climbs gently up to Partenen. After the toll station, you ride on an asphalt road over Ganifer towards Verbellaalpe. This section also includes steep passages. After a short break at Verbellaalpe, you tackle the last altitude meters up to the Neue Heilbronner Hut. The reward for your efforts is a wonderful view.

Important note:

Mountain biking is only allowed in the Verwall European protected area between June 15 and October 15 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on designated routes. On the Silbertal - Tirol route, the temporal restriction applies from June 15 to September 15. More information at: http://www.naturvielfalt.at/verwall/

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Gaschurn.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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: Gaschurn Mottabella / Line 85

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Travel by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Valley station Versettla cable car Gaschurn

Directions

On this mountain bike route, the panorama is the focus. From the starting point St. Gallenkirch, the route climbs gently up to Partenen. After the toll station, you ride on an asphalt road over Ganifer (no car traffic) towards Verbellaalpe. This section also includes steep passages. After a short break at Verbellaalpe, you tackle the last altitude meters up to the Neue Heilbronner Hut. The reward for your efforts is a wonderful view. Note: The Scheidsee (European watershed) with the Alpine Club hut offers a unique photo opportunity.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144
112 European emergency number (works with any mobile phone/network)

www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, day bike backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable sports shoes, optionally bike shoes, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, optionally cycling jersey, optionally cycling gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, optionally phone holder for the handlebars, optionally headlamp and reflectors, maps

Tips

Free activity map for (e-)mountain biking available at all tourist offices.

Destination

Silvretta Park Montafon (valisera cable car valley station)

Starting Point

Silvretta Park Montafon (valisera cable car valley station)