No​.​ 5: Silvretta high trail ​(​large​)​

Description

The Silvretta-Bielerhöhe offers trails for every taste. Cross-country skiing strengthens the cardiovascular system and shapes the figure. Freshly groomed trails, a fantastic winter panorama, and unique views of the surrounding mountain world.

Approach

Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon to Partenen (Vermuntbahn).

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Public transport

Just leave your car behind

The local buses of the Montafonerbahn run throughout Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.

From Schruns station, you can take bus line 85 to Partenen. The stop is: "Bergbahnen". From the bus stop, you can reach the valley station of the Vermuntbahn in five minutes on foot. You continue with the Vermuntbahn and the tunnel bus to reach the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe with the Silvretta lake.

For the return journey

With bus line 85, you get back from Partenen to Schruns station.

mbs bus timetables

Arrival by train

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

mbs train timetable

Parking

Parking spaces are available at the valley station of the Vermuntbahn in Partenen.

Directions

The high trail starts at the Gasthof Piz Buin and passes the Barbara Chapel towards Vermuntsee. On the way back, you pass the Silvretta House and the route ends again at Gasthof Piz Buin.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144
Euro emergency call: 112 (works with any mobile/ network)
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Equipment

The cross-country skiing equipment can be rented at the Berggasthof & Hotel Piz Buin. There are also changing facilities and lockers for cross-country skiers.

Tips

In Montafon, the cross-country ski trails can be used free of charge.

Destination

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Berggasthof Piz Buin

Starting Point

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Berggasthof Piz Buin