If you choose Tschagguns for a stay, you can explore the area through a range of themes: historic packhorse transport, former alpine farming, and hiking and nature trails. This makes it easier to shape your own itinerary: would you like to see traces of former routes and work, choose a themed trail, or learn more about natural cycles, plants and animals? Tschagguns is also a certified hiking village.
Packhorse routes and historic landscapes
Tschagguns lies on an old packhorse route that led from Bludenz into the upper Montafon Valley. The route offers a glimpse into the region’s former packhorse trade; the Gasthof Löwen is also associated with a specific historical function from that period. It bears the year 1500 and was already a trading post for packhorse transport at that time. The route and the inn highlight different aspects: one represents the historic connection from Bludenz to the upper Montafon Valley, the other the transfer of goods.
The Maisäß landscapes in Tschagguns are another trace of the past. They once served as intermediate stops for alpine farming. Thus, alongside packhorse transport, former forms of agricultural use are also part of the area’s cultural landscape. Those interested in history will find a range of themes here: routes and trading, as well as the former role of the Maisäß alpine settlements.
Themed hiking trails
The Gauertaler AlpkulTour begins at the Grüneck mountain station of the Golmerbahn in Tschagguns. It is classified as an educational and themed trail, an adventure trail and an interactive trail. This gives you clear information about both the starting point and the route’s themed, experiential character.
The Gaglaweg Tschagguns is an easy, six-kilometre themed hiking trail. The information highlights different aspects of these options: the Gaglaweg is described by its length and difficulty, while the Gauertaler AlpkulTour is presented in terms of its starting point and trail classifications. This lets you decide first whether the specific distance and difficulty rating or the educational and experiential character matters more to you.
Experience nature at Kristakopf
The Kristakopf nature trail is located in the municipalities of Tschagguns and Vandans. It runs from the Latschau reservoir over Kristakopf and back to the reservoir. Along the trail, visitors learn about natural cycles and the development of plants and animals. The route and its content offer two clear points of reference: the path from the reservoir over Kristakopf and back, and its focus on natural processes and development. This gives the nature trail a different theme from the hiking and adventure trails.
Bus connections for the tour
For the Tschagguns–Latschau–Kristakopf–Tschagguns tour, the stop for both the start and finish is at Tschagguns Municipal Office; the tour is served by bus line 601. As bus routes and line numbers can change, check the timetable before planning. This allows you to take the stated connection into account when planning this specific tour.
Whether you’re interested in historic routes, an easy themed trail or learning about nature at Kristakopf, these options offer different focal points rather than repeating the same kind of hiking experience. Tschagguns therefore offers concrete ways to tailor your stay to your own interests.
Discover more destinations: DamĂĽls, Vandans, Sonntag, Dalaas, Fontanella, Lech, Stuben am Arlberg, Bludesch.
For the broader travel overview: Bludenz.
