Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
R56
Feldkirch » Gafadurahütte
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5h15 |
15.33 km
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1212 m
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221 m
Mountain meadows offering many views, shady mixed mountain woods and the Höhenweg (high-altitude trail) over the Sarojaalpe pasture await you. You will already be sleeping on the Liechtenstein side of the border, at the Gafadura Hut, which can be reached in half an hour from the Sarojaalpe meadow.
From Feldkirch, Via Alpina leads across a footbridge over the Ill, past the federal state conservatory (formerly the “Stella Matutina” Jesuit College) to the Letzehof farmstead, from where the trail heads down through hanging villages in the direction of Amerlügen. From this little mountain village, which belongs to the commune of Frastanz (Feldkirch – Amerlügen 1h 45min), walk for approx. another 40min steeply upward through the wood to the Friends of Nature Feldkircher Hut (1,204m), a few minutes later reaching the panoramic hanging terrace of the Vorderälpele (also called the Amerlugalpe, 1,281m). From here, cast your eyes over the Walgau region into the Große Walsertal valley and northwards through the Rheintal valley to Lake Constance. This is where the route meets the Zentralalpenweg (Central Alpine Way) 02 and leads with very slight changes in altitude to the Sarojaalpe (1,474m; 1h from the Feldkircher Hut). For those who would prefer to stay in close proximity to the Drei Schwestern (Three Sisters), it is better to opt for the Gafadura Hut, which can be reached from the Sarojaalpe via the wooded Sarojasattel pass in half an hour. Otherwise, climb from the turnoff at the Sarojsattel pass directly to the Drei Schwestern in 1h 45min. (Christina Schwann, OeAV)
Natural and cultural heritage
From Letze - Maria Grün - Fellengatter and Amerlügen, the route runs along the crossing from Walgau and the Rhine valley or, historically, in the border area of the former Sonnenberg and Feldkirch dominions, thus leaving Feldkirch territory behind at the Letzehof farmstead. If you are informed, it is possible to see a great many special features here at every step of the way. You could for instance pass the Letzehof farmstead without noticing that it is a haven of Tibetan culture. The “Tashi Rabten” Buddhist monastery has hidden behind the façade of this everyday country house since 1981, and behind it in the glade there is even a peace stupa. The hollow road (Duxgasse) leading uphill from the Letze area is still preserved virtually in its original form as part of the medieval main road from Feldkirch to Bludenz, which was extended in 1537 after the construction of the first bridge into the Illschlucht ravine of the Felsenau river. Together with the Reichenfeld park, the provincial conservatory (Landeskonservatorium) building formed the core area of the formerly world-renowned "Stella Matutina", a Jesuit grammar school that existed from 1856 to 1978. The hilltop shaped like cupolas in the Ice Age by the Rhine and Ill glaciers with a lovely marshland biotope near Maria Grün was until into the 16th century the main point of access from the southern Rhine valley into the Walgau region. In times of war – the last time in 1799 against attacking French troops – this was defended by setting up a "Letze", i.e. an entrenchment wall. (Christina Schwann, OeAV)
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Piet Clerinx - 2022-08-15
Gafadurahütte does not provide blankets anymore. In case you didn't bring a real sleeping bag, you better prepare for a cold night. No showers neither.
POPEYE GG - 2019-02-04
Mardi 3 juillet 2018
Etape commencée depuis la Fedkircher Hütte, interrompue à midi à Gafadurahütte pour cause de mauvais temps, puis poursuivie jusqu'à Sücka.
Une longue étape de 21km parcourue par un temps malheureusement peu amène, mais superbe (voir R57).
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Stage started from Fedkircher Hütte, interrupted at noon in Gafadurahütte due to bad weather, then continued to Sücka. A long stage of 21km traveled by a time unfortunately little, but superb (see R57).
In Feldkirch, try to get your CHF's here. If you can't, all the Liechtenstein and Swiss places you will stay next, will accept euro's as well.
If you think this day is boring, don't worry, this will be compensated tomorrow. The Gafadura warden prefers that everyone books in advance, because she wants to plan the beds. No wifi or showers in this place.
tof - 2015-01-07
Trieste-Monaco le 16/8/14
Bon accueil. Nuit + repas soir=41,5 CHF
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Trieste-Monaco on 16/8/14 Good reception. Night + evening meal = 41.5 CHF
Monaco - Trieste
Gafadurahutte offers a warm and comfortable bed for 20CHF. Friendly owners. Great location for sunset.
From Gafadurahutte, Feldkirch can be avoided, catching up the Via alpina at Brugger Torkel 473m by the water stream/highway
Gafadurahutte down to the valley takes about 3h
Margy - 2012-02-09
1/7/11 Steep climb to the border, then steep descent to Gafadura. Warm rooms and good food, many marmots to watch from the patio.
Mountain Girl - 2011-11-04
Feldkircherhuette is a cozy place to stay after a steep climb from Feldkirch. And because it's still in Austria, prices are much more reasonable than at Gafadurahuette.
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5h15 |
15.33 km
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1212 m
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221 m
Favourites, criticisms ? Make your personal comments on this stage. For more general notes please use the comments section of the page Over to the Via Alpinists.