Röbischlucht via ferrata

This via ferrata takes you along the R̦bibach into an impressive world of water and rock. The narrow gorge crosses the stream bed several times Рgreat on hot summer days! With an average difficulty level of A/B, the via ferrata is suitable for beginners and athletic children; only the last wall section at the exit is a bit steeper. Across the alpine meadows, you reach the inviting snack station at Ronggalpe on the way back.

Approach: From the parking lot of the Gargellen cable cars, follow the mountain stream Suggadin downhill for about 50 meters past Hotel Mateera. Here, cross the main road and follow the forest road uphill, then right over a narrow wooden bridge and along the course of the Röbibach stream to the start of the steel cables.

Descent: The descent leads from the beautifully located Ronggalpe back to the village center of Gargellen on marked hiking trails.

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Gallenkirch. There you turn right into Gargellnerstraße and follow it to Gargellen.

Just leave your car parked

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

Bus stop for start/finish of the route: Gargellen Schafbergbahn / Line 670

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Valley station Gargellen cable cars

To reach the start, you walk from the Gargellen cable car parking lot on the right side along the Suggadin mountain stream downhill to about 50 m past Hotel Mateera. Here you cross the main road and follow the forest road uphill, then right over a narrow wooden bridge and along the course of the Röbibach stream to the start.

The descent leads past the scenically beautiful Ronggalpe back to the center of Gargellen.

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

Complete climbing gear (harness including via ferrata set, helmet, and gloves) as well as proper footwear (sturdy ankle-high hiking boots with good tread) are absolutely necessary.

You should also always carry a backpack with food, sun or rain protection, and a first aid kit.

Rental opportunity:

Via ferrata sets can be rented at the PME shop & rent directly at the valley station of the Gargellen cable cars. Opening hours for PME shop & rent can be found here.

Warning: Do not enter the gorge during thunderstorms or heavy rain! Do not use the route for descent.

Gargellen, Gargellen cable car parking lot

Gargellen, Gargellen cable car parking lot