Schafberg Railway Valley Station – Alpeinjoch Ascent loop from Gargellen

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Gargellen

Schafberg Railway Valley Station – Alpeinjoch Ascent loop from Gargellen

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Schafberg Railway Valley Station – Alpeinjoch Ascent loop from Gargellen

07:03

18.5km

1,050m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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231 m

Schafberg Railway Valley Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautifully designed circular route with lots of interesting information

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861 m

Mountain Streams Along the Path to Gargellner Fenster

Highlight • River

beautiful path along the creek towards the Gargellner window

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949 m

Gargellen Lime Kiln Window

Highlight • Monument

This lime kiln is reminiscent of a craft that was once widespread in the area: lime burning. You can find out more about the complex technology at this exposed ground monument.

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2.71 km

Valzifenzbach at the Inn Zum Hirsch (Madrisa Hut)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3.16 km

Panoramic View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.79 km

Valzifenzer Joch

Mountain Pass

10.3 km

Alpeinjoch Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

wonderful hiking trails in a unique nature

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14.2 km

Vergaldaalpe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A dairy belongs to the Vergaldaalpe. Delicious cheeses and butter are made from fresh cow's milk, which you can enjoy on the terrace in summer.

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.29 km

539 m

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

5.15 km

3.46 km

2.27 km

1.86 km

421 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,460 m)

Lowest point (1,430 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

September 1, 2023,Wanderung

Absolutely beautiful tour through beautiful nature. Just enjoy. I would run again at any time.

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September 26, 2023,Vergalda Rundwanderung im Montafon – 🍁Herbstwandern in Vorarlberg🍁

At the risk of repeating myself - today we experienced another hike in Vorarlberg that we wished would never end. We're really starting to ask ourselves what we did to deserve such happiness.

Finally back in Montafon! After spending a few days on the Montafon hut circuit here in the summer, I'm really looking forward to experiencing the mountains in …

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July 28, 2024,2024.07.28 Über Valifenzer Joch um die Ritzenspitze

From a parking lot at the end of the village, we follow the forest path in the Vergaldatal to Alp Vergalden. Here we take a short break and try the homemade cheese and apple strudel. Very tasty. The weather hasn't been playing along so far. From the Alp, the climb gets steeper and steeper. The sun fights its way through …

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July 17, 2022,Ritzenspitzen Tour

Wonderful tour with the possibility of catering at the Vergaldaalpe. Drinking water fountain at the customs hut just before the highest point. Sturdy shoes are required, paths are well marked.

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September 11, 2022,Zwei-Tälerwanderung (Valzifenzer Joch 2.485 m), 11.09.2022, 14.25

The actual goal was the Rotbühelspitze (2,853 m). Due to the bad weather (very changeable) and the snow conditions, we changed the tour. Rotbühelspitze (unsecured trail and no markings).

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July 5, 2023,Wandertour 23 Tag 4 Wanderung über das Valzifenzer Joch

A scenically beautiful tour, you have nature almost to yourself. After the yoke, unfortunately, we got caught in the rain and then thunderstorms. Would love to go back to the tour anytime.

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June 29, 2024,Gargellen um die Ritzenspitzen

This tour takes you through two beautiful, rather lonely valleys. The crossing over the Valzifenz Joch is, as long as there are still snowfields, only for experienced hikers, and it is best to wear spikes!

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September 2, 2021,Rund um die Ritzenspitzen

Good physical condition is a prerequisite, sure-footedness anyway, but the panoramic view of the Valzifenzer Joch is gigantic (unfortunately only in good weather) and rewarded for the ascent

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