Kristberg ​-​ Alpe Latons ​-​ Rellseck ​-​ Bartholomäberg church

Approach

Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. From Schruns you reach Silbertal.

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

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

Bus stop at the start of the route: Silbertal Kristbergbahn / Line 680

Bus stop at the end of the route: Bartholomäberg Church / Line 640

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Kristbergbahn car park

Directions

The hike starts at the Kristbergbahn mountain station and leads up to the Kristberg saddle. You pass the Silbertal forest school and Hugelsee and the trail climbs another steep ascent up to Ganzaleita. Shortly after you reach the first viewpoint. Partly along the ridge you reach the Falle, the second viewpoint. Over the narrow hiking trail you reach Alpe Latons after about 1 3/4 hours. Once at Alpe Latons, the alpine pasture invites you to take a break. After a refreshment, it goes uphill again to Alplegi. You reach Alplegi in 30 minutes. You can follow the road or choose the hiking trail. From Alplegi to Rellseck it goes on the wide alpine road and you reach Rellseck after another 40 minutes. The alpine road gently descends. Upon arrival at Rellseck, the inn invites you to a longer rest. If you do not want to stop there, you can relax in the meadow and let your gaze wander. You can enjoy a fantastic view over the Walgau valley with Bludenz, Bürs, Nüziders. The descent goes via Linda and after 45 minutes you reach the Bartholomäberg church.

Safety instructions

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Tips

A visit to Alpe Latons is worthwhile. The Montafon specialty Sura-Kees is traditionally produced here and can also be tasted on site! Alpe Latons

Destination

Bartholomäberg church

Starting Point

Kristbergbahn mountain station