Seetalweg

Description

This scenic hike takes you up the Sennigrat Bahn. From there past the Wormser Hütte through the Seetal past fresh mountain lakes to the stations of the new Nature Forces Trail

At the highest point at the Wormser Hütte, you can indulge yourself culinary and enjoy the breathtaking view alongside. On the other side below the Hochjoch, you can also watch climbers on the via ferrata. Then the path leads you into the idyllic Seetal. Here you pass by low mountain lakes and lush alpine meadows. The Nature Forces Trail imparts knowledge about the elements in the mountains. Here you can create summit storms at the wind towers and raise stone giants with your own muscle power.

Approach

On the A14 take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon to Schruns and the Hochjochbahn.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Schruns Hochjoch Bahn / lines 650, 670, 602, 603

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Valley station Hochjoch Bahn (paid)

Directions

The starting point of this route is the mountain station of the Sennigrat Bahn. From there, you head towards the Wormser Hütte. From the Wormser Hütte, the wonderful path leads you through the Seetal past the Herzsee and the Schwarzsee. Upon arriving at the Schwarzsee, the path becomes a bit more challenging. It leads you towards the Seebligasee. Just before, you can take a detour to the wonderful viewpoint Surblies before returning via the Nature Forces Trail to the Hochjoch Bahn.

Safety instructions

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

Equipment

Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, possibly telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly headlamp, maps

Tips

Enjoy the view with a homemade apple strudel at the Wormser Hütte.

Destination

Schruns, Hochjoch Bahn mountain station / Kapellrestaurant

Starting Point

Schruns, Sennigrat Bahn mountain station