Bartholomäberg via Rellseck to Fritzensee

Moderate
Einkehrmöglichkeit
Rundtour
Winter hiking · Refreshment stops · Round trip
03:30 h duration
10,1 km Länge
1495 m Höchster Punkt
1084 m Tiefster Punkt
501 hm Aufstieg
501 hm Abstieg
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Tourbeschreibung

Dreamlike winter hike starting at the sun balcony of the Montafon. This route offers fantastic views but also beautiful landscapes in the immediate vicinity.

Description

The Baroque Church Bartholomäberg is one of the most beautiful churches in Vorarlberg and highly recommended for visiting. The Baroque church is dedicated to St. Bartholomew. At the Rellseck alpine inn, there is a fantastic view of the surrounding mountain world (opening hours of the Rellseck alpine inn can be obtained at the tourist information). From the small chapel (slightly below the Rellseck alpine inn), there is a view towards Bludenz and even the Walgau region. Along the entire route, several seating areas designed like chair lifts with panoramic covers invite you to relax and enjoy a cozy snack. The landscape around the Fritzensee is a lovely spot with great views of the Montafon landmark, namely the Drei Türme at the end of the Gauertal, at any time of year. Furthermore, you are walking exclusively on historic ground. Due to its silver mining, Bartholomäberg was inhabited as the oldest settlement area in the Montafon, dating back to prehistoric times.

Approach

Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit, then continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Anton im Montafon. At St. Anton, turn left (directly at the station) and follow the road to Bartholomäberg

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Bartholomäberg Church / Line 84

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Traveling by train to Montafon

From Bludenz station, the Montafon Railway runs hourly (partly every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

There is ample parking available at the Baroque Church Bartholomäberg

Directions

The circular hiking route starts in the village of Bartholomäberg at the main signpost opposite the Baroque church. From there, you follow the Lindaweg, a little-trafficked road, upwards to the Fritzatobel. In a curve above the ravine, the actual hiking trail begins at the end of the cleared road. It leads through a small ravine forest and on a short steep section to the snow-covered mountain pastures of Goritschang. As you go uphill, the view constantly broadens. Initially, it was directed only at the Vandanser Steinwand and the Zimba; now it extends over the eastern Rätikon to the three-thousanders of the Silvretta. From Goritschang, the route continues ascending through the mountain forest. At a junction, you can choose to make a detour to the Rellseck viewpoint (1,492m) or continue the circular hike directly towards the Fritzensee. Although only a snow-covered ice surface can be seen on the Fritzensee, there is a unique panoramic view of the inner Montafon from the alpine huts of Fritza Legi. Looking back, the Zimba appears at its most impressive side, with its contours resembling the Matterhorn. In the forest above the Fritzensee, the highest point of the hike (1,480m) is reached. Then, in the so-called Lippaloch, the trail descends briefly and somewhat steeply towards the alpine huts of Garsella. Here, you re-enter a scenic hillside terrace, where the view turns more towards the Silbertal and the mountains of the Verwall. At the "Berthold-Rank," the next junction is reached. Many hikers enjoy the high-altitude stroll to Innerberg from here. On our shorter circular hike, however, we go right down through the mountain forest to the uppermost houses of the Sassella parcel. From there, it is again a cleared access road on which you return to Bartholomäberg—with views now into the Gauertal and to the Drei Türme.

Safety instructions

Emergency number: 144

European emergency number: 112 (works from any mobile phone/network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Avalanche report:

http://www.vorarlberg.at/vorarlberg/sicherheit_inneres/sicherheit/landeswarnzentrale/weitereinformationen/lawinenwarndienst/ziel.htm

The snowshoe routes are in open terrain. Use is at your own risk.

Equipment

Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable and waterproof winter shoes or sturdy hiking boots, possibly crampons and gaiters, warm and weatherproof clothing in layers, hat/headband, scarf, gloves, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, thermos with hot beverage, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly headlamp, map material, possibly telescopic poles

Tips

The Baroque Church Bartholomäberg is worth a visit.

Literature

Route checked and pathway adjusted on 12.12.2023

Destination

Baroque Church Bartholomäberg

Starting Point

Baroque Church Bartholomäberg

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Routentyp Winter hiking, Refreshment stops, Round trip
Schwierigkeit Moderate
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