Tafamunt mountain station (1550 m) - Wiegensee (1940 m) - Verbellaalpe - Zeinisjochhaus - Kops (reservoir, 1822 m) - Alpinarium Galtür
The energie.wege designed by Illwerke are a "walkable exhibition" with the energy information center energie.raum in Partenen at its core.
At energie.raum, the company illwerke vkw, the use of alpine hydropower, the cultural and natural area of Montafon, power plants and electricity generation – from the beginnings to the Obervermuntwerk II project – are comprehensively presented. The energie.wege make many of these topics a vivid experience.
Starting from energie.raum in Partenen, you set off with the energie.raum hiking map: along existing hiking routes in the inner Montafon, Silvretta, and Verwall areas, various information stations have been installed. Illustrated panels provide interesting details about specific power plants or point out attractions.
Individual routes and circular route
The energie.wege are connected and can be combined flexibly. The energie.wege experience is more interesting and varied if routes 1-3 are explored individually on different days, allowing you more time for sights and excursion destinations.
Detailed information about the energie.wege is contained in the energie.wege panoramic hiking map. You can get it at the tourist offices in Gaschurn and Partenen, at the valley stations of the Tafamunt and Vermuntbahn, and at the energie.raum in Partenen.
Route 2:
The path from Alpe Tafamunt to Verbellaalpe leads through the Natura 2000 site Verwall. In the area of Wiegensee lies a special moorland where the silting up of a mountain lake by tussock grass can be observed. Kops reservoir with arch dam. Idyllically located lake, wonderful view of the peaks and glaciers of the Silvretta.
Info stations:
- at Tafamunt (Tafamuntbahn mountain station)
- in the area of Alpe Verbella (alp building)
- at Kopssee
- in Alpinarium Galtür (Tel. +43 5443 20000, info@alpinarium.at)
Here you will also find a short video about Wiegensee:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7NUtvW9pLg&feature=youtu.be
Author tip
The energie.raum is open daily all year round. The exhibition visit is free and accessible.
Christina Wachter / Montafon
Christina Wachter / Montafon
Christina Wachter / Montafon Tourismus GmbH - Andreas Haller
Christina Wachter / Vorarlberger Illwerke AG
Christina Wachter / Vorarlberger Illwerke AG
Details
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| Experience | |
| Landscape | |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Highest point | 1944 m |
Best time of year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Brief description
Tafamunt mountain station (1550 m) - Wiegensee (1940 m) - Verbellaalpe - Zeinisjochhaus - Kops (reservoir, 1822 m) - Alpinarium Galtür
Approach
Drive on the A14 to the exit Bludenz/Montafon and continue on Montafonerstraße L188 to Partenen.
Public transport
Just leave your car standing
The regional buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns train station.
Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Partenen mountain railways / line 650
Timetable: www.vmobil.at
Arrival by train to Montafon
From Bludenz train 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
Parking lot Tafamuntbahn Partenen
Directions
Starting from energie.raum in Partenen to Tafamuntbahn. Take the cable car up to Tafamunt mountain station with info station: "History of Illwerke transport routes and cable cars." Ascent through the forest and a beautiful high moorland continues to Wiegensee. The hiking trail then leads you further into the Verbellatal valley to Verbellaalpe with info station: "Pressure tunnel Kopswerk I and II." Easy descent to Kops to Kopssee at Zeinisjoch with info station: "Kops dam." Return via Ganifer to Partenen or continue the route to Galtür in Paznaun (Tyrol). Opportunity to visit the documentation center "Alpinarium" in Galtür - digital information via info terminal - back over Silvretta-Bielerhöhe to Partenen. Further travel or return by bus - bus connections: Kopssee - Galtür and/or Galtür - Silvretta-Bielerhöhe - Partenen.
You can get information about bus connections at the Montafon tourist offices. Scenic road between Partenen and Galtür/Tyrol, tolled and only drivable in summer. Bus and lift use are free for holders of the Montafon-Silvretta card.
Safety instructions
EMERGENCY CALL: 144
European emergency number: 112 (works with any mobile phone/network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps
Equipment
Good footwear, hiking poles recommended
Tips
The energie.raum is open daily all year round. The exhibition visit is free and accessible.
Destination
Galtür, Alpinarium
Starting Point
Partenen, center
Tour-Quickfacts
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15,5 km
Duration
05:49h
Ascent
1028m
Descent
487m