From Golm to Lünersee

Description

The Zimba is often called the "Vorarlberg Matterhorn" because of its similar shape. This hike offers the opportunity to admire the distinctive mountain from several sides. Another attraction are the "gypsum holes" in the area of the Lünerkrinne as well as the alpine flora around the Lünersee. In general, during this hike in the Rätikon, you continuously have an incredibly beautiful panorama of the impressive mountain world of the Montafon.

Approach

Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon highway exit and follow the L188 into the Montafon to Vandans to the Golmerbahn valley station. You can also go via Tschagguns to Latschau and then join the Golmerbahn there.

Public transport

Just leave your car parked

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

Bus stop at the start of the route: Latschau Golmerbahn / Line 601

Bus stop at the end of the route: Brand Lünerseebahn / Line 81 then by S4 / Montafonerbahn

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Travel to Montafon by train

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

It is recommended to park your car in Bludenz (Bludenz train station) and travel by train/bus to the starting point.

Otherwise: Golmerbahn parking lot

Directions

The route starts at the mountain station of the Golmerbahn and leads on a well-marked path into the Außergolm area. You reach the Alpengasthof Rellstal via the Platzisalpe, where you can stop for a break. The trail continues uphill via the forest road and some shortcuts to the Heinrich Hueter Hut, which is located at the foot of the Zimba. The ascent continues over the Gipsköpfle up to the Lünerkrinne. There you have a great view of the Lünersee, the Schesaplana, and you can enjoy the last longing glances into the Montafon before turning your back on the Montafon. From the Lünerkrinne, you can reach the mountain station of the Lünerseebahn in about 30 minutes.

Safety instructions

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

Equipment

ankle-high hiking boots with a good tread sole, weather-appropriate clothing, provisions - above all enough water, if needed navigation aids, mobile phone with sufficient battery

Tips

The typical sinkhole landscape above the Heinrich Hueter Hut is an attractive limestone mountain landscape.

Destination

Lünerseebahn mountain station

Starting Point

Golmerbahn mountain station