Description
On this varied loop hike, you’ll learn fascinating facts about the history and unique characteristics of the Montafon stone sheep—a regional breed that was once threatened with extinction. From the center of St. Gallenkirch, the trail leads you gently uphill through forests to beautiful viewpoints above the village and on through a diverse cultural landscape. An encounter with the Steinschaf sheep is almost guaranteed. Additionally, at the end of the hike, you can visit the Mathies Steinschaf Farm in St. Gallenkirch to gain deeper insights.
Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. St. Gallenkirch Tourist Information
Route: St. Gallenkirch Tourist Information Office – Rüti – Außergampaping – Galgenul – St. Gallenkirch Tourist Information Office
Duration: 4 hours (walking time approx. 3.5 hours)
Elevation gain and loss: approx. 500 m
This experience is organized by the Berge Plus program.
Instructions
1. Select a date
2. Select "Adults (with BergePLUS guest card)"
3. Book the experience
4. Pick up your guest card at the reception desk (required)
Practical information
- Meeting point
- 10:00 a.m. St. Gallenkirch Tourist Information Office
- Address
- Montafonerstraße, Sankt Gallenkirch, AT
- Bookable
- Yes
Upcoming dates (leaf pages)
Each date is a separate Event (additionalType: SportsEvent) with its own URL and JSON-LD graph.
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
https://giggle.tips/en/experience/0c245a38-a39c-48ba-9e1d-7e78e0a57e11/hike-along-the-montafon-steinschaf-trail/2026-08-19--10-00/ai · JSON · Human page - Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
https://giggle.tips/en/experience/0c245a38-a39c-48ba-9e1d-7e78e0a57e11/hike-along-the-montafon-steinschaf-trail/2026-08-26--10-00/ai · JSON · Human page - Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
https://giggle.tips/en/experience/0c245a38-a39c-48ba-9e1d-7e78e0a57e11/hike-along-the-montafon-steinschaf-trail/2026-09-02--10-00/ai · JSON · Human page - Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
https://giggle.tips/en/experience/0c245a38-a39c-48ba-9e1d-7e78e0a57e11/hike-along-the-montafon-steinschaf-trail/2026-09-09--10-00/ai · JSON · Human page - Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
https://giggle.tips/en/experience/0c245a38-a39c-48ba-9e1d-7e78e0a57e11/hike-along-the-montafon-steinschaf-trail/2026-09-16--10-00/ai · JSON · Human page - Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
https://giggle.tips/en/experience/0c245a38-a39c-48ba-9e1d-7e78e0a57e11/hike-along-the-montafon-steinschaf-trail/2026-09-23--10-00/ai · JSON · Human page - Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
https://giggle.tips/en/experience/0c245a38-a39c-48ba-9e1d-7e78e0a57e11/hike-along-the-montafon-steinschaf-trail/2026-09-30--10-00/ai · JSON · Human page - Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
https://giggle.tips/en/experience/0c245a38-a39c-48ba-9e1d-7e78e0a57e11/hike-along-the-montafon-steinschaf-trail/2026-10-07--10-00/ai · JSON · Human page