From Tafamunt to Wiegensee and over Schrofen ​(​Außerganifer​)​ to Partenen

Description

The descent via Schrofen requires a sure head and sure footing. It goes steeply downhill to Außerganifer.

Here you can also find a short video about Wiegensee:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7NUtvW9pLg&feature=youtu.be

Approach

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

Public transport

Just leave your car standing

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 Mountain Railways / Line 650

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train in Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Parking lot Vermuntbahn or Tafamuntbahn

Directions

From the mountain station of the Tafamuntbahn, the path initially leads steadily uphill through the forest towards Wiegensee. The last section of the path before you reach Wiegensee is above the tree line. Once you arrive at Wiegensee, it is worth taking a break and enjoying the magnificent panorama. Then continue back on the same path until you reach the next junction (signpost Lower Wiega), where you turn left and thus get to Außerganifer via Schrofen. This path is relatively steep and sure-footedness is absolutely necessary. From Außerganifer, continue first on the gravel road and then turning right cross-country towards Partenen.

Safety instructions

EMERGENCY CALL:
140 Alpine emergencies nationwide in Austria
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 European emergency number (works with any mobile/ network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Equipment

sturdy footwear

Destination

Tafamuntbahn valley station Partenen

Starting Point

Tafamuntbahn mountain station Partenen