recommended route
From the Schafberg Hüsli mountain restaurant via the forest path to Gargellen
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/ Mountain restauruant Schafberg HüsliPhoto: Christina Wachter, Bergbahnen Gargellen_Christoph Schöch -
/ Mountain restauruant Schafberg HüsliPhoto: Christina Wachter, Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Christina Wachter
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/ Madrisa mountainPhoto: Christina Wachter, Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Daniel Zangerl
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/ Stroller-friendly pathPhoto: Julia Mangeng, Montafon Tourismus GmbH
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/ Obwald hutPhoto: Christina Wachter, Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Christina Wachter
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/ Footprint of bear Bruno (Obwald hut)Photo: Christina Wachter, Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Christina Wachter
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/ Mountain restauruant Schafberg HüsliPhoto: Christina Wachter, Montafon Tourismus GmbH_Christina Wachter
Mountain restaurant Schafberg Hüsli - Obwaldhütte - Ortsteil Vergalda - valley station cable cars Gargellen
moderate
Distance 5.8 km
1:47 h
0 m
687 m
The hike along the wide forest path is also possible with a stroller. There is a rustic refreshment stop on the route. Wide gravel road all the way, sometimes a bit bumpy.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,117 m
Lowest point
1,430 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
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Start
Mountain restaurant Schafberg Hüsli (2,116 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.957470, 9.896128
DMS
46°57'26.9"N 9°53'46.1"E
UTM
32T 568182 5200827
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Destination
Valley station cable cars Gargellen
Turn-by-turn directions
At the summit station of the Gargellen mountain cable cars at the Schafberg Hüsli mountain restaurant, the hike starts along the forest road down to Gargellen. In 35 minutes you reach, about halfway, the rustic Obwaldhütte. A stop for a bite to eat is worthwhile. On the terrace you can admire a carved wooden figure representing the wandering bear Bruno. In 2006 the Bruno bear was in the headlines every day for a while. Interesting reports on this topic can be viewed. On the way to the toilets there is even a footprint to marvel at. After a strengthening you hike the forest road further into the valley. After the hut you make in the zigzag vertical meters into the valley and touch then the local part Vergalda, which lies somewhat above the center of Gargellen. At the "Gitzistee" follow the signs to the valley station. You will reach it after about 20 minutes.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Just leave your car.The Montafonerbahn shuttle buses run throughout the Montafon. The main lines depart hourly from Schruns station.
From Schruns station you can take bus 87 to Gargellen. The exit point is: "Schafbergbahn". Return also with the bus line 87 to Schruns station.
Arrival by train
The Montafonerbahn runs every hour from Bludenz station (sometimes every half hour). There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.
Getting there
Coming from Bludenz take the motorway exit Bludenz/Montafon and follow the L188 into Montafon.Parking
Valley station cable cars GargellenCoordinates
DD
46.957470, 9.896128
DMS
46°57'26.9"N 9°53'46.1"E
UTM
32T 568182 5200827
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Sturdy shoes with good souls required, walking sticks recommended.
Maps and trails
Duration
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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