Großvermunt via Fuchsloch to Silvrettasee

Description

This easy route in the high alpine unsecured ski area is uniquely scenic. The route is located above the tree line between 1,800 and 2,100 m. Surrounded by mountains nearly 3,000 m high, the route follows a cultural landscape shaped for many hundreds of years. On this high plateau with views of Piz Buin (3,312 m), the highest mountain in Vorarlberg, the untouched winter landscape is felt very intensely.

Approach

Drive on the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen.

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

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: Partenen Bergbahnen / Line 650

Continue with the Vermuntbahn and the tunnel bus and you will reach Silvretta-Bielerhöhe with Silvrettasee.

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

The Montafon railway runs hourly from Bludenz station (partly every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Parking is available at the valley station of the Vermuntbahn in Partenen.

Directions

The snowshoeing route starts after the Vermuntsee at the 3rd curve. It first leads you along the cleared road and then turns left into the open terrain. The route runs above the road along to the Silvrettasee. Possible stops for refreshments are Silvrettahaus, Berggasthof Piz Buin, or the Madlenerhaus.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL: 144

European emergency number: 112 (works with 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 located in open terrain. Use at your own risk.

Equipment

Snowshoes, telescopic poles with large baskets, avalanche equipment with LVS device, avalanche probe and shovel, day hiking backpack (approx. 30 liters) with rain cover, possibly with avalanche airbag, comfortable and waterproof winter boots or sturdy hiking boots that fit into the snowshoe bindings, possibly gaiters, warm and durable clothing in layered system, ski jacket and pants, hat/headband, scarf, gloves, possibly ski goggles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, thermos with hot beverage, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly headlamp and reflectors, map material, bivouac sack and rescue blanket.

Tips

What must not be missed during your stay at Silvretta-Bielerhöhe is homemade cake on the sun terrace at Silvrettahaus.

Destination

Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Silvrettasee

Starting Point

Silvretta, Großvermunt (just above the Vermuntsee)