Description
Where smugglers and pack animals once roamed, there are still well-maintained trails today, steeped in history. On a varied circular hike, the Smugglers’ Trail takes you uphill over the St. Antönier Pass (2,379 m), then slightly downhill past Lake Gafier (2,290 m), and up a final ascent to the Gafierjoch (2,415 m) before descending to the mountain station. There is plenty to discover in the border region between Austria and Switzerland—with a little luck, you might even spot shy Alpine animals such as ibex, chamois, or marmots.
Meeting point: 9:00 a.m. ticket hall at the Gargellen Mountain Railways valley station
Route: Gargellen Mountain Railways Upper Station – St. Anönier Pass – Gafier Lake – Gafierjoch – Reservoir – Gargellen Mountain Railways Upper Station
Duration: approx. 5.5 hours (walking time only: approx. 5 hours)
Ascent and descent: approx. 600 m elevation gain
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
- 9:00 a.m. Ticket Hall, Lower Station, Gargellen Mountain Railways
- Address
- Bergbahnstraße, Gargellen, AT
- Date
- Schema startDate
2026-09-11T09:00:32.316- Schema endDate
2026-09-11T14:30:32.316- Bookable
- Yes
Offer
- Ticket
- Wanderung auf dem Schmugglerweg in Gargellen
- Price
- See booking page
- Booking URL
- https://giggle.tips/en/experience/7754dbdc-bd44-4e13-86ea-a86d496d4086/hike-along-the-smugglers-trail-in-gargellen