Itonskopf summit path

From the parking lot next to the Baroque Church Bartholomäberg, you follow the path either on foot or by the hiking bus to Rellseck. On the geological educational trail, it continues to the Monteneu rest area and further up to the Wannaköpfle. Over a high trail, you reach the Itonskopf. The return path leads moderately steeply down a beautiful hiking trail, which brings you back to your starting point. Pleasant ascent on a mountain path up to the base of the Itonskopf. Rocky summit ascent secured with wire ropes. Steep descent to Obere Wiese, then on a farm track, meadow and forest path, finally on a residential street downhill to Bartholomäberg.

Alpine mountain path – may include safety cables and footholds

Weather-appropriate clothing, ankle-high shoes with good tread sole, hiking poles, and sufficient water.

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European emergency number 112 (works with any mobile phone/network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Before the ascent to the Itonskopf, there is a short rock segment that must be crossed. Surefootedness is required here. The ascent to the summit is secured with a steel cable for holding on.

Take the A14 to the Bludenz/Montafon exit and continue on the Montafonerstraße L188 to Schruns. In Schruns, you drive through the town center towards Bartholomäberg. 

Just leave your car standing

The regional buses operate throughout Montafon. The main lines run every half hour from Schruns station.

Bus stop at the start/finish of the route: Bartholomäberg Church / Line 640

Timetable: www.vmobil.at

Arrival by train to Montafon

From Bludenz 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 spaces are to the right after the multipurpose building (fire station)

The route can be shortened using the Rellseck hiking bus. All information can be found at www.montafon.at/wanderbus

Historic mine. The St. Anna tunnel of the show mine is more than 1,000 years old and can be accessed up to about 115 meters. Information is available at the local tourist offices.

Traditional crafts at Rellseck. Information available at the local tourist offices.

Mountain breakfast at Rellseck

Baroque Church Bartholomäberg - considered one of the most worth-seeing churches in Vorarlberg.