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Bezirk Bludenz

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Europatreppe 4000

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Bezirk Bludenz

Partenen

Europatreppe 4000

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Location: Partenen, Bezirk Bludenz, Bezirk Bludenz, Austria

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1. Energy trail - valley experience

4.96km

01:29

150m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Wiegensee – Wiegensee Nature Reserve loop from Partenen

16.0km

07:13

1,010m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of the Church of Gaschurn – Rifa Balancing Reservoir loop from Gaschurn

9.58km

02:38

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Mareike

June 8, 2022

This is Europe's longest staircase. Over 3,500 steps lead up into the mountains along an inclined elevator route.

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Stefan B.

September 17, 2024

The correct name of the European Staircase is the European Staircase 4000. It is the longest - straight - staircase in Europe with around 3600 steps, 700 meters in altitude and a length of 1.5 km and is also known as the "largest fitness device in the Alps". The staircase may only be used upwards, as it is not suitable for oncoming traffic due to its steepness - sometimes up to 86% gradient - and its narrow width. The staircase is also not suitable for dogs. There are seating options at several side exits along the route and there are also branching paths that allow tired stair climbers to stop early. The steps are quite different in terms of their structure (worn stone steps, grating steps, narrow bypass of masts) and height and should be walked with concentration, but at the same time they represent a unique challenge for hikers.

The stairs were built parallel to the downpipes of the reservoir above and the power station below as a maintenance staircase for the former Partenen-Trominier inclined elevator up to the power plant facilities, which was used to transport the material for the construction sites.

After the stairs, you can then hike further through the approx. 2.5 km long Vermunt water adventure tunnel to the Bieler Höhe.

The stairs are only accessible in summer. In winter, winter sports enthusiasts can take the Vermunt cable car up and be transported through the tunnel by tunnel bus to the cross-country ski trails and ski facilities.

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Vivian

August 10, 2023

Good cardiovascular training. :)

!!!Not recommended for dogs, as the stairs are mainly made of metal grid steps and are also quite steep.!!!(even with slippers - the stairs are very steep at times with a gradient of 86%)

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Location: Partenen, Bezirk Bludenz, Bezirk Bludenz, Austria

Europatreppe 4000

1. Energy trail - valley experience

2. Wiegensee – Wiegensee Nature Reserve loop from Partenen

3. View of the Church of Gaschurn – Rifa Balancing Reservoir loop from Gaschurn

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