Kristberg ​-​ Wasserstubental ​-​ Silbertal

Description

This hike is especially family-friendly because it is possible with a stroller.

Approach

Take the A14 exit Bludenz/Montafon. Then follow the L188 to Schruns. There you have to turn towards the town centre and into the Silbertal. The Kristbergbahn car park is on the right side.

Public transport

Just leave your car parked

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

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

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Travel to Montafon by train

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Car parks at the Kristbergbahn valley station (paid, with a refund when using the Kristbergbahn)

Directions

From the mountain station of the Kristbergbahn, the stroller-friendly path leads left on a gravel path past fountains and springs to the Wildried viewpoint. Beautiful views of the valley open up again and again. The Wildried is the highest raised bog in Europe. At the Burtschabach, the path leads right downstream through the Wasserstubental to the mountain inn Hasahüsli. There is always the option to shorten the gravel path via the "Waldwegle". After the mountain inn Hasahüsli, you reach the inn Fellimännle. From Fellimännle downstream, the gravel path changes to hiking trails, past the Teufelsbach Waterfall to Silbertal centre.

Safety instructions

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Equipment

Sturdy footwear and possibly a backpack with sun or rain protection and a small snack

Destination

Silbertal town centre

Starting Point

Mountain station Kristbergbahn, Silbertal