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Moderate

Hochjoch: Seetalweg past mountain lakes

Schruns · Hochjoch · with the Montafon Brandnertal Freizeit-WildPass

From the Sennigrat past the Wormser Hütte and the Herzsee, Schwarzsee and Seebligasee lakes back to the Kapell. Views of the Rätikon and Verwall all the way.

Free with the Montafon Brandnertal Freizeit-WildPass: Silvretta Montafon day ticket (Hochjoch Bahn and Sennigrat Bahn). A family of 2 adults and 2 children saves €133 on this trip.

Length
4.6 km
Ascent / descent
↑ 143 m · ↓ 567 m
Walking time
2 h
Altitude
1,851 m – 2,306 m
Route type
One way

Who for Older children · Experienced hikers

Elevation profile of the route. Hover to show the spot on the map.

Route description

  1. From Schruns take the Hochjoch Bahn gondola to the Kapell and the Sennigrat chairlift higher up onto the ridge.
  2. From the Sennigrat top station walk to the Wormser Hütte. From there the path drops into the Seetal past the Herzsee and Schwarzsee lakes.
  3. From the Schwarzsee the path becomes more demanding and leads to the Seebligasee. Just before it you can detour to the Surblies viewpoint.
  4. The Naturkräftepfad nature trail takes you back to the Hochjoch Bahn top station and the Kapellrestaurant. 5.5 km, 2 hours and almost 500 m of descent in total.

Good to know

For children

At the Kapell is the Abenteuerberg Hochjoch adventure world with playgrounds.

Footwear

The section after the Schwarzsee is stony. Wear sturdy shoes.

With the card

The Montafon Brandnertal WildPass covers the lifts in the Montafon and Brandnertal without limit.

Why “moderate”

Red mountain trail: narrow path, steep in places, needs sure footing.

Trip FAQ

Is the lift free with the Montafon Brandnertal Freizeit-WildPass?

Yes. Included with the Montafon Brandnertal Freizeit-WildPass: Silvretta Montafon day ticket (Hochjoch Bahn and Sennigrat Bahn). Without the card it costs €41.50 per adult and €25 per child (children born 2007–2019), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €133.

Who is this trip suitable for?

Older children, experienced hikers. Red mountain trail: narrow path, steep in places, needs sure footing.

How long is the trip?

4.6 km, 143 m up and 567 m down, 2 h of walking. Route type: one way.

How do I get the Montafon Brandnertal Freizeit-WildPass?

A lift pass to buy for Montafon and Brandnertal for 3 to 21 days, with child prices up to age 19. How to get the Montafon Brandnertal Freizeit-WildPass

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