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Bezirk Bludenz

Gargellen

Gafierjöchle – Gafiersee loop from Gargellen

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Austria

Bezirk Bludenz

Gargellen

Gafierjöchle – Gafiersee loop from Gargellen

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247

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Gafierjöchle – Gafiersee loop from Gargellen

06:39

14.6km

1,140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.69 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.31 km

Kässlhütte Gargellener Alpe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Most beautiful sunny spot in the Gargellen ski area.

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6.69 km

Gafierjöchle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Border and pass crossing between Switzerland and Austria. Up here you have a fantastic view of the light gray Gafier panels and the surrounding valleys.

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7.47 km

Mountain Pass

8.02 km

Gafiersee

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Great little mountain lake that invites you to linger.

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8.93 km

Smuggler's Trail Between Austria and Switzerland

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Great hike over the smugglers' trail between Austria 🇦🇹 and Switzerland 🇨🇭. In both directions you can marvel at beautiful panoramas. I didn't catch any smugglers though 🤣

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9.24 km

Panoramic View of the Austrian and Swiss Alps

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Fantastic views of both the 🇦🇹 and 🇨🇭 Alps. The effort beforehand is definitely worth it!

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9.27 km

View of Switzerland from the Schmugglerpfad

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The magnificent views are what make the smugglers' path so special. In addition to the great views into the distance, it is also worth paying attention to the nearby landscape: …

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9.65 km

St. Antönier Joch Border Crossing

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The St. Antönier Joch lies at an altitude of 2,379 meters and forms the border crossing between Austria and Switzerland. Already the climb is beautiful (apart from the effort). Especially …

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13.3 km

Mountain Stream near Gargellen

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Walking stick in the hand and off you go. In June you can hear the noise.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

4.11 km

2.20 km

783 m

102 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

2.50 km

2.45 km

1.32 km

681 m

240 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

26°C

13°C

12 %

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Gafierjöchle – Gafiersee loop from Gargellen

Kässlhütte Gargellener Alpe

Gafierjöchle

Gafiersee

Smuggler's Trail Between Austria and Switzerland

Panoramic View of the Austrian and Swiss Alps

View of Switzerland from the Schmugglerpfad

St. Antönier Joch Border Crossing

Mountain Stream near Gargellen

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