Beech route

Directions

The route starts at the sports field in Silbertal and follows the Litz downstream towards the center. At the Kirchbrücke you turn right, cross the Litz bridge, and shortly afterwards turn into Buchenstraße. You pass directly by Hotel Hirschen. A few meters later, turn right into Kristbergstraße. Follow Kristbergstraße uphill. Slightly above Silbertal, turn right again and follow the narrow steep mountain path in switchbacks uphill towards Kristberg. You reach the area “Fula” and follow the signpost towards “Schöni” and Stieralpe to the right. You pass the first exit point “Schöni” of the Kristbergbahn. Through forest sections and on a wide path you reach Buchen. At the signpost, orient yourself towards “Bärenschlager” and Innerbuchen. Upon reaching Innerbuchen, follow the forest path down into the Bärenschlager area. Cross the bridge and then go right on the wide gravel path back. At Bannwald bridge, turn left passing the Teufelsbach waterfall. A little later you pass below the Montafoner Sagenfestspiele (open-air stage). Shortly after you return to the starting point.

Public transportation:

Just leave your car parked

The Montafonerbahn regional buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run hourly from Schruns station.

From Schruns station, take bus line 680 to Silbertal. The exit point is: “Kristbergbahn“

For the return journey

Bus line 680 takes you back from Silbertal to Schruns station.

Timetable mbs bus

Arrival by train

The Montafonerbahn runs hourly (sometimes half-hourly) from Bludenz station. There are also direct connections from Lindau (D) and Bregenz.

Timetable mbs train

Approach:

Coming from Bludenz, take the Bludenz/Montafon motorway exit and follow the L188 into Montafon to Schruns. Then continue via Silbertalerstraße to Silbertal. www.google.at/maps

Park:

Parking is available at the Kristbergbahn. (free in winter)