Discover Bartholomäberg

Bartholomäberg combines Montafon history with varied trails and distinctive landscape views. Those interested in culture can discover a museum in a Baroque-period building, a protected mining landscape and a historic parish church. Those who prefer to be out and about will find themed trails, panoramic routes and hiking trails with views of the Rätikon, Silvretta and Verwall ranges. This allows you to choose a holiday apartment according to your own travel plans: for days filled with history, leisurely walks or hikes through the landscape.

Montafon history and vibrant culture

The Frühmesshaus Bartholomäberg Museum is housed in a building constructed during the Baroque period and conveys the history of Montafon. Its focus is on the Bronze and Iron Ages as well as early mining, whose roots extend back to Celtic times. The mining landscape on Bartholomäberg is also part of this mining history. In 2012, it was entered in the Monument Register of the Republic of Austria as an outstanding cultural monument and has been permanently protected ever since.

Another defining building is the parish church of St. Bartholomew in Bartholomäberg, a Baroque church with a medieval core. The church houses the historic Grass organ, built in 1792, which is regularly played at concerts. The stained glass of the parish church of St. Bartholomew also forms part of the local art history: it was created around 1906/07 by the Tyrolean Stained Glass Institute in Innsbruck. The Alpine cattle drive remains a vibrant part of community life to this day, complementing the historic evidence with a tradition that continues into the present.

Trails through mining history, geological history and the landscape

Those who would like to learn about mining history along a trail can include the Bergknappenweg in their travel plans. It connects the Litz Chapel in Schruns via Montjola and the church of Bartholomäberg with the Knappagruaba mining zone. Numerous information boards along the trail provide information about the early settlement history and mining on Bartholomäberg. The Historic Bartholomäberg Mine can be reached on foot from the Baroque church of Bartholomäberg in about 50 minutes.

The Bartholomäberg geological educational trail explains 1,000 million years of Montafon’s geological history on 24 information boards. The Historical ArchitekTour Montafon / Bartholomäberg is shorter: this easy themed trail covers 0.47 km. For a playful discovery experience, the Gaglaweg offers a puzzle adventure centered on the search for a lost treasure. You can borrow the designated Gaglaweg backpack against a deposit from tourism information offices or citizen service centers.

Panoramas, Maisäß houses and wetlands

During summer hikes in Bartholomäberg, you will pass traditional Maisäß houses. From the hiking trails, you can look out over the mountain ranges of the Rätikon, Silvretta and Verwall. Around Sasälla and Lake Fritzensee, ponds, sloping fens and lowland fens alternate, forming a mosaic of different wetland habitats.

For a leisurely route, there is a short, accessible-friendly panoramic route. It leads from the parish church along the panoramic road to Hotel Fernblick and back. The route is suitable for wheelchair users, families with pushchairs and people who would like to enjoy a relaxed outing without any incline. Bartholomäberg also has snowshoe and winter hiking trails, so the cold season offers its own trail experiences.

Choosing a holiday apartment to match your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Bartholomäberg, you can first decide which experiences should shape your days. For culture-focused trips, the museum, church, organ, stained glass and mining history are the main attractions. Those who prefer to explore different trails can choose between the short ArchitekTour themed trail, the Bergknappenweg, the Gaglaweg and the panoramic route. For summer hikes, the Maisäß houses and views of the surrounding peaks offer a theme of their own, while snowshoe and winter hiking trails provide a seasonal addition.

For further orientation in the area, you can also visit the following destinations: Sankt Gallenkirch, Innerbraz, Thüringerberg, Dalaas, Schruns, Braz, Raggal and Gaschurn.

For the overview of the wider area: Bludenz.