Montafon: All destinations, advice & information for your holidays!
The Montafon is a region in the west of Austria, known for its picturesque mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and charming villages. The region offers a wealth of activities, from skiing and snowboarding in winter to hiking and mountain biking in summer. Explore the local towns and villages - and try the local cuisine.
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Montafon - 5 most beautiful natural sights
Lünersee
The family-friendly and mostly flat circular path around the lake measures only about 6 kilometers. Again and again, charming shore spots offer the opportunity for a cozy picnic. There are also a variety of hiking options for every athletic demand high above the lake. The mountain world around the lake is known as a popular climbing destination with climbing opportunities for beginners and advanced climbers. Fishing enthusiasts are also in the right place here to make a big catch from lake char to brook trout against a fantastic mountain panorama.
Silvretta
At 3,410 m, Piz Linard in the Swiss Lower Engadine is the highest mountain in the Silvretta. However, the Austrian mountain section with its cozy Alpine Club huts, including the Madlenerhaus at the Bielerhöhe or the Tübinger Hut near Gaschurn, is more popular with mountaineers and excursionists. The well-known Alpine trail Via Alpina runs through the Silvretta. The winding Silvretta High Alpine Road up to the Bielerhöhe is considered the "Dream Road of the Alps." Along the way, you pass the Vermunt, Silvretta, and Kops lakes in a fairy-tale mountain setting. Bikers especially love the 34 hairpin bends.
Formarin Lake
The Formarinsee is a high mountain lake in the Lechquellen Mountains in Austria. It is located at an altitude of 1,793 meters. Nearby is the massive mountain Rote Wand – with its reddish limestone, one of the most distinctive mountains in the region. As a meltwater lake, the Formarinsee is formed anew each year and is considered one of the most beautiful places in the country. It is an excellent destination for hikes through the alpine landscape from the Klostertal, the Great Walser Valley, or from Lech-Zürs.
Gas churn
Whether cozy family outings or adventurous mountain experiences – in the expansive community of Gaschurn in Montafon, an unforgettable active holiday awaits you. The breathtaking landscape is characterized by the wooded mountain slopes and rugged rock peaks of the impressive Silvretta mountain range with its numerous three-thousand-meter peaks. With its diverse range of leisure activities, Gaschurn is a worthwhile travel destination at any time of the year. In the winter months, you can enjoy over 297 kilometers of groomed slopes. From spring to autumn, you can climb the mountain peaks on foot or by mountain bike.
Zeinis Lake
The towering peaks of the alpine Silvretta mountain group form the majestic backdrop of Lake Zeinis. The small mountain lake, with its crystal-clear and refreshingly cool water, is a welcome destination for a break during a summer hiking tour. With a circumference of less than half a kilometer, the lake can be easily circled. Adjacent to Lake Zeinis is a campsite, scenically situated as a starting point for an active vacation in the Tyrolean mountain landscape.
Montafon - Climate
The following graph shows the average weather conditions for the country. Historical weather conditions may vary by region.