Sports field - center - Buchenstraße - Alpe Oberbuchen - Kneipp facility Siebenbrünnele - Kristbergbahn mountain station
Description
Demanding mountain run with a steady incline in the first two thirds, then descending slightly towards the mountain station. Very idyllic, mostly through forests. Return trip possible with the Kristbergbahn.
From early June to early September, a stop at the Alpe Oberbuchen is definitely possible. Wonderful panorama and the traditional delicacy, "Sura Kees", can be enjoyed here.
Approach
Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into the Montafon until Schruns. Then continue via Silbertalerstraße to Silbertal. http://www.google.at/maps
Public transport
Just leave your car parked
The Montafonerbahn regional buses operate throughout the Montafon valley. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.
From Schruns station you can take bus line 680 to Silbertal. The stop is: "Kristbergbahn"
For the return journey
You can take bus line 680 back from Silbertal to Schruns station.
Parking is available at the Kristbergbahn. (free in winter)
Directions
The trail starts at the sports field in Silbertal and follows the Litz downstream to the centre. At the church bridge, turn right, cross the Litz bridge, and shortly afterwards turn into Buchenstraße. Pass directly by Hotel Hirschen. Stay on Buchenstraße and follow it towards Buchen/Alpe Oberbuchen. Once there, choose the path further up towards the Kneipp facility Siebenbrünnele. It goes more or less over sunny sections and somewhat steeply upwards. Once at the top, you have reached the highest point of the trail and deserve more than just a break. The Kneipp facility Siebenbrünnele invites you to take a breather. If the water isn't too cold, you can also take a round of Kneipp therapy. Then the path continues comfortably to the left through forest sections and a gently descending wide path until you reach the mountain station of the Kristbergbahn.
Safety instructions
EMERGENCY CALL: 144
Europe-wide emergency number 112 (works with any mobile/ network)
