Route to Wiesbadener Hut

Description

This route leads to the foot of the impressive Ochsen valley glacier in the Silvretta mountains. This mountain bike route is primarily used by mountaineers as a bike & hike/climbing tour. The ascent to the Wiesbadener Hut is very steep and partly not or barely rideable and is therefore not suitable for leisure rides. Furthermore, there are many hikers, especially at the Silvretta Lake. Special behavior instructions must be observed here – see additional information.

Public transport

www.vmobil.at

Parking

Gaschurn Versettla Bahn valley station

Directions

The route starts at Silvretta Park Montafon (Valisera Bahn valley station) towards St. Gallenkirch and leads inland past the Rifabecken to the end of the village of Partenen. There, you follow the Silvretta High Alpine Road with 34 hairpin bends to the Silvretta Lake at over 2,000 m. Shortly after the Piz Buin mountain inn (just below the dam - riding on the Bieler dam is prohibited!) a gravel path leads off to the right. You ride this path to the rear parking lot at the Silvretta Lake. Along the east shore of the Silvretta Lake, you reach the entrance to the Ochsen valley. Here begins the gravel ascent via the Ochsen valley to the Wiesbadener Hut, located at the foot of Piz Buin (3,312 meters). A special highlight is the impressive view of the Ochsen valley glacier in close proximity to the hut.

Note: This route is also the last stage of the Vorarlberg cycle path "From Lake Constance to Piz Buin."

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144
112 European emergency call (works with any mobile/network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

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

Tips

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

Literature

Activity map (e-)mountain biking / Montafon Tourism

Destination

Silvretta Park Montafon (Valisera Bahn valley station)

Starting Point

Silvretta Park Montafon (Valisera Bahn valley station)