To the rushing waters of Ganifer

Description

From the beautiful Verbella Valley comes the eponymous stream which plunges wildly and foaming through the Ganifer of the Ill. The hike is particularly impressive in terms of scenery.

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Partenen center / Line 650

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Parking lot in the center of Partenen (near Vallüla Hall)

Directions

The moderate hike starts at the Loch bus stop, right next to the golf course, and leads uphill towards Ganifer. Once at Außerganifer, we change sides of the stream and follow the path downhill again via Frons back to Partenen.

Safety instructions

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

Equipment

Good, ankle-high hiking boots with a good tread, hiking poles recommended

Destination

Partenen, center

Starting Point

Partenen, Loch bus stop