Nature trails in Silbertal

The path offers breathtaking views of the almost untouched landscape of the Verwall European protected area with its lakes, moors, larch forests, and scenic summits. Starting from the mountain station of the Grasjoch cable car, you circle three mountains, hike to the Upper and Lower Alpgues lakes as well as the eponymous alp, and with a bit of luck, encounter marmots, chamois, and ibex.

The legend hiking trail tells of legends and myths which often revolved around the miners who used to live at Kirstberg and Bartholomäberg in Montafon, as well as Christian events and moral transgressions. Along exciting locations in the former mining area, the path mostly runs through shady forest but also offers beautiful views into the Verwall and Silbertal.

The Bartholomäberg and the Silbertal are richly blessed with ores. Once this was the most important mining area in Vorarlberg. The peak period lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, but the beginnings probably go back even further. The path crosses two mining areas and leads to many visible traces. The cultural landscape as it is seen today also originated as a result of mining. To supply the miners with food, farmers were needed who practiced agriculture here. Since 2012, part of the area has been a protected cultural monument.

Discover Montafon’s nature with the whole family in a pleasant yet adventurous way!

The path challenges adventurers. Hikers, mountaineers, climbers, and paragliders are drawn to the lively Hochjoch with an activity area, an ibex colony, and great views. From the Sennigrat mountain station, you walk on a sunny path to the Wormser Hütte, down into the Seetal to the three lakes, and towards the Kapellalpe to the Nature Forces Trail. 

The route combines hiking, nature experience, and culinary delights. The starting point of the summit route is the mountain station of the Kristbergbahn. High up, the path leads relaxed through the mining-shaped landscape. Through the mystical Muttwald, past blueberry bushes and alpine roses, the route leads to Muttjöchle with wonderful views of the Montafon mountains and the Arlberg.  

Kristbergbahn mountain station - water wheel - Kirchliwald - Kristberg saddle - Silbertal forest school - St. Agatha mountain miner's chapel - Kristberg panoramic inn (Silverspielwelt) - Kristbergbahn mountain station

First it goes through the forest, then mostly in the sun further to the Fellimännle with a unique view into the rear Silbertal valley with the side valley Gafluna. Embedded between forests, the path leads to an impressive waterfall and back to the starting point.

Legends and stories are an integral part of the life world of the Montafon people and have a high cultural value. Even today, there is a lively storytelling tradition here, which is actively maintained by the residents and continuously expanded with current content. Almost every prominent place in the valley has a story that is passed down from generation to generation. The path makes visible what function the stories have and which typical characters and settings repeatedly appear in them.  

The Silbertal is a mysterious and legendary side valley of the Montafon, which is home to a centuries-old mining history. Here, the precious metal silver was mined until the 16th century, with traces still visible today. However, the Silbertal is also known for the multitude of legends that originated here and have been passed down from generation to generation. But the Silbertal has a certain mystique not only because of its legends. The nearly untouched Verwall European protected area, which calls this place home, has a unique landscape and numerous mountain waters that are unsurpassed in mystique. Discover mystical legendary figures together with Erna in a wild romantic natural setting.