Douglass Hut ​-​ Gafalljoch

Approach

Take the A14 to the Brandnertal exit, then follow Brandnertalerstraße to the valley station of the Lünerseebahn.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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

From Schruns, you can take the S4/Montafonerbahn to Bludenz, then you have to change to bus line 81.

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Brand Lünerseebahn/ line 81

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to the 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

Lünerseebahn parking lot (paid)

Directions

From the Lünersee mountain station, you walk leisurely along the reservoir for a while. After the entry to the Gafalljoch (Cavelljoch), it goes uphill. The views at over 2,000 m altitude are unique. The return route is the same as the ascent. When descending, take small steps as it is easy to slip. Hiking poles are advantageous. Once you reach the reservoir at the bottom, you can take the other side of the lake as a return path.

Equipment

sturdy footwear

Tips

The starting point is at just under 2,000 m altitude. During hikes and mountain runs, red blood cells are enriched there. This subsequently improves the oxygen uptake capacity. This increases performance enhancement. But above all, you just feel happy and satisfied after a run or hike. The food and drinks afterwards taste even better.

Destination

Lünerseebahn mountain station

Starting Point

Lünerseebahn mountain station

Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

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