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Lake Lüner – Cavelljoch (Gafalljoch) loop from Lünersee

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Bezirk Bludenz

Vandans

Lake Lüner – Cavelljoch (Gafalljoch) loop from Lünersee

Hard

4.9

(35)

129

hikers

Lake Lüner – Cavelljoch (Gafalljoch) loop from Lünersee

07:38

15.4km

1,100m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.29 km for 2.11 km

After 6.00 km for 3.32 km

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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999 m

Lake Lüner

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The Lünersee is one of the largest lakes in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg in the municipality of Vandans.
It lies at an altitude of 1970 m above sea level. A. at the foot of the Schesaplana. In 1959 Vorarlberger Illwerke AG enlarged the storage volume of the lake with a dam; since then it has been using the water to generate electricity in the Lünersee plant. Through an artificial tunnel, the lake is fed by the meltwater of the Brandner glacier. The processed water of Lake Lüner is cached in the reservoir Latschau.
The net capacity of Lünersee amounts to 78.3 million m³ (water surface 1.55 km²). This corresponds to about 262 million kWh of stored energy. The water depth is well over 50 meters.
The area around the lake forms the valley end of the Brandnertal valley, which can only be reached via narrow paths or the Lünerseebahn from the Schattenlagant area. Directly at the mountain station at the dam is the Douglasshütte, which serves as a snack and overnight accommodation for hikers.
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1.62 km

View of the southern side of the Lünersee

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Wonderful view of the south side of the Lünersee.

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2.04 km

View of Lünersee

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Just beautiful

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3.24 km

Totalp Hut

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After the Totalphütte was completely destroyed by an avalanche in spring 2019, it has now been rebuilt and invites you to enjoy food and drink. The service is nice and friendly. The nature is simply indescribable. It is not for nothing that the Lünersee was voted the most beautiful place. Just walk there and be happy.

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8.64 km

Gamsluggen 2,380 m

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As others have written, only attempt it if you are in good shape, have a head for heights and are sure-footed. The Swiss side is much more demanding, so if possible it is better to ascend rather than descend. The climb on the Austrian side is very easy. For the view you could also go up from the Totalp and turn back again.

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11.2 km

Cavelljoch (Gafalljoch)

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The ascent from the Lünersee is worthwhile. When the weather is nice, the view is simply breathtaking. You also have the chance to have one foot in Switzerland and one foot in Austria with impunity.

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12.9 km

Lake Lüner

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The Lünersee was once a natural mountain lake. The construction of a dam in 1959 transformed it into a reservoir with a capacity of 78.3 million m3. When full, the lake is 139 m deep. The circular trail around the lake is largely family-friendly and easy to walk.

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14.4 km

View of Lünersee

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One of the most beautiful places in Austria! At least that's an award from 2019.

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15.4 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.69 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

8.94 km

3.56 km

1.52 km

862 m

479 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,880 m)

Lowest point (1,950 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

55 %

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Lake Lüner – Cavelljoch (Gafalljoch) loop from Lünersee

Lake Lüner

View of the southern side of the Lünersee

View of Lünersee

Totalp Hut

Gamsluggen 2,380 m

Cavelljoch (Gafalljoch)

Lake Lüner

View of Lünersee

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