Wildried high route

Description

Easy, optimal altitude training route. Relatively flat, continuous ascent and slightly downhill on the return. Relaxed route.

Approach

Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon highway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon to Schruns. Then continue via Silbertalerstraße to Silbertal. http://www.google.at/maps

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

The regional buses of the Montafonerbahn operate throughout the Montafon. 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 trip

You can return by bus line 680 from Silbertal to Schruns station.

mbs bus timetables

Arrival by train

The Montafonerbahn runs hourly from Bludenz station (some services every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and from Bregenz.

mbs train timetable

Parking

Parking is available at the Kristbergbahn. (free in winter)

Directions

The starting point is at the Kristbergbahn mountain station (information board for running routes) and leads along the wide path into the valley and slightly uphill. Wonderful views open up repeatedly. The distinctive mountain peak Lobspitze is your constant companion on the route. Through forest sections, you reach the Kneipp facility "Siebenbrünnele". Here, seven mountain springs come together. Those who want can take a kneipp bath here and enjoy the magnificent panorama at the same time. The route continues straight ahead and you then reach the Wildried high moor. You return to the starting point by the same path.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144

European emergency number: 112 (works with all mobile phones/networks)

www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Destination

Silbertal, Kristbergbahn mountain station

Starting Point

Silbertal, Kristbergbahn mountain station