St​.​ Gallenkirch via Innerziggam to Gortipohl and back

Already in the early 80s, history was made here with the construction of the world's largest gondola lift. Today, the Grasjoch Bahn connects the Hochjoch and the Silvretta into one of Austria's largest ski resorts with wide pistes for pleasure and sunny carving slopes. Away from the groomed runs, you experience the "untracked freedom" in powder snow. On the extensive deep snow slopes, both beginners and pros find their very own "freeride hotspot": designated routes, plenty of space to draw lines, and a lightly frequented backcountry area offer powder runs of the finest quality right into spring.

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on the Montafonerstraße L188 to St. Gallenkirch.

Just leave your car standing

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

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: St. Gallenkirch Center / Line 85

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

St. Gallenkirch center (paid)

From the center of St. Gallenkirch, the path leads right at the intersection past the community hall. Shortly after, follow the marking to the right and walk cross-country until you reach the Ziggamweg. Follow this for about 500 m. Via the Hanswolfaweg, you reach Gortipohl via Innergant. Along the Allmeinweg, shortly thereafter, you reach the town center of Gortipohl. Then cross the main road and follow the Blendolmaweg to the promenade. Once there, turn right and follow the Ill downstream to the valley station of the Garfrescha Bahn. Cross the parking lot and continue downstream along the Illweg until you arrive at the next signpost. Then turn right and follow the path uphill back to the center of St. Gallenkirch.

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

St. Gallenkirch, center

St. Gallenkirch, center