No​.​ 6: Madlenerhaus Cross​-​Country Trail​-​ moderate

Easy
closed
Cross-country skiing · Partenen
00:20 h duration
1,24 km Length in km
1990 m Highest point
1977 m Lowest point
2 m gain Ascent
2 m gain Descent
Stamina
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Tour description

The middle Madlenerhaus cross-country trail takes you on a loop through the high-alpine winter landscape of the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe. The trail is ideal for a leisurely cross-country ski outing at over 2,000 meters above sea level.

Starting Point - Directions - End Point

Starting Point
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Madlenerhaus

Directions
The trailhead for the Madlenerhaus cross-country trail is located at the Madlenerhaus. From there, the trail takes you on a loop through the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe area. The route initially heads out of the valley. At the junction with Trail No. 7, keep to the right and follow the trail, which then leads back toward the valley. The loop closes and takes you back to the starting point.

End Point
Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, Madlenerhaus

Please note: Depending on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions, the trail route and starting point may change on short notice.

Getting to the starting point

The recommended starting point is the Madlenerhaus.

By public transportation:
With the Montafon regional bus and the Montafonerbahn, you can get around the valley comfortably and flexibly. Trains and buses connect the towns regularly, every half hour or hourly depending on the route. You can find suitable connections in the cleVVVer mobil schedule app. Bus stop for continuing on to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe: Partenen Bergbahnen. From the bus stop, it’s about a five-minute walk to the Vermuntbahn valley station. You can then take the Vermuntbahn and the tunnel bus to reach the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe and Lake Silvretta.

By car:
Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit. Then follow the Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen, where the Vermuntbahn’s valley station is located. Free parking is available at the Vermuntbahn valley station. From there, you can take the Vermuntbahn and the tunnel bus to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe.

Important Information

You'll find restrooms and places to eat at the Madlenerhaus.

You can use the cross-country ski trails free of charge. Please note, however, that the extended cross-country trails and connecting routes from Silvretta-Bielerhöhe toward Patznauntal require a fee.

If you don’t have your own equipment, you’ll find various options for renting winter sports gear in the Montafon.

The cross-country ski trails are groomed by the relevant municipalities or mountain railways, depending on weather and snow conditions. A sufficient and stable snow cover is required for machine grooming. The current trail status is continuously updated by the relevant staff on site.

Tips

The Madlenerhaus cross-country trail connects well with other trails on the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe. Through the trail network, you can reach the Silvretta-Höhenloipen trails and the Dammloipe, among others.

The high-alpine location on the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe makes every lap a special cross-country skiing experience with views of the snow-covered mountains of the Silvretta.

Sicherheitstipps für Langlaufen in Vorarlberg

NOTRUF:

140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit 

144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg 

112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz) 

Wetterbedingt kann es vorkommen, dass die Loipen nicht täglich frisch gespurt werden. Je nach Schnee- und Wetterverhältnissen kann es zu Änderungen kommen.

Properties
Route type Cross-country skiing
Difficulty Easy
Start Madlenerhaus at 1,986 m
Finish Madlenerhaus at 1,986 m
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