Silvrettasee Via Ferrata

Approach

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen. Then you reach the starting point at Silvretta-Bielerhöhe via the Silvretta High Alpine Road (toll road).

Public transport

Just leave your car behind

The local buses operate throughout the Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Bielerhöhe Silvrettasee / Line 650

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

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

Timetable: www.oebb.at

Parking

Silvrettasee parking lot

Directions

Your circular route starts at the Silvrettasee parking lot. To reach the entry point, a footpath leads you towards the Madlenerhaus before guiding you to the foot of the dam. After about 15 minutes of walking, you will be directly at the entry point.

The 300 m long via ferrata features several highlights such as "seating benches", a rope bridge, a swing pendulum, and more (see topo).

The exit is via a small but spectacular platform on the dam crest. From there, it is a 5-minute walk along the dam crest back to the starting point.

Equipment

Complete climbing equipment (harness including via ferrata set, helmet, and gloves) as well as proper footwear (sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots with a good sole) are absolutely necessary.

You should also always carry a backpack with provisions, sun and rain protection, and a first aid kit.

Via ferrata sets rental

Tips

The seating benches in the wall are perfect for enjoying the unique panorama in peace. Besides the via ferrata, the dam offers various climbing routes that are perfect for practicing multi-pitch tours.

Destination

Silvretta Bielerhöhe, Silvrettasee parking lot

Starting Point

Silvretta Bielerhöhe, Silvrettasee parking lot

Sicherheitstipps für Wandern in Vorarlberg

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