Nr​.​ 4: Loipe Galtür ​(​klassisch​)​

Description

The cross-country skiing trail to Wirl/Galtür is very demanding, as it involves an altitude difference of just under 400 meters. Safe downhill skiing is a prerequisite.

Approach

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

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Public transport

Just leave your car standing

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

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

For the way back

You return from Partenen to Schruns station by bus line 85.

mbs bus timetables

Arrival by train

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

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Parking

Parking lots are located at the valley station of the Vermuntbahn in Partenen.

Directions

The ski trail starts at the Mountain guesthouse Piz Buin, slightly above Silvretta lake, heading down into the Paznauntal towards Wirl/Galtür. The same route is used on the way back.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144

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

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Equipment

Cross-country skiing equipment can be rented at the Mountain guesthouse Piz Buin. Additionally, there are changing facilities and lockers for cross-country skiers.

Tips

The cross-country ski trail is only open under safe snow conditions. In Montafon, the cross-country ski trails can be used free of charge.

Destination

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Mountain guesthouse Piz Buin

Starting Point

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Mountain guesthouse Piz Buin