Alfenz Cycle Bridge – Covered Bridge Over the Ill loop from Bludenz
Alfenz Cycle Bridge – Covered Bridge Over the Ill loop from Bludenz
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Alfenz Cycle Bridge – Covered Bridge Over the Ill loop from Bludenz
02:50
45.9km
400m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 29, 2026
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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 479 m for 57 m
After 9.74 km for 57 m
After 36.8 km for 96 m
After 45.3 km for 57 m
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Start point
Train Station
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3.11 km
Alfenz Cycle Bridge
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The bicycle path bridge over the Alfenz, filigree half-timbered construction in concrete
Concrete and design
Bridges are elements of connection and deserve special design attention. The state of Vorarlberg is committed to its modern and contemporary architecture and tries to promote and implement this in the area of infrastructure and in places with sensitive landscapes
With the Marte. Marte architectural firm from Weiler, a local and at the same time internationally renowned partner with many years of experience in concrete construction and design was gained. The Marte. Marte team of architects has already proven several times in recent years with extraordinary bridge constructions that concrete and its special design options can contribute to enriching the landscape (see Cement + Concrete, issue 2/09: Schanerloch Bridge, Dornbirn). Nevertheless, at the beginning of the planning process it was necessary to explore various materials for bridge construction and to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages. As part of the preliminary project, wood, steel and reinforced concrete were examined in more detail. The lessons of the past have shown that the immediate proximity to busy roads leads to increased maintenance costs for wooden bridges, as the combination of spray mist, de-icing salts and exhaust gas cocktails damages the junctions of the individual wooden rods and their connecting structures. A pure steel structure was not an option, as the risk of sparks, particularly in fog, appeared to be too high due to the numerous high-voltage lines in the area. For this reason, the line operator rejected steel as a material, and the choice fell on reinforced concrete as the ideal material for exposed locations such as this. A total of 33 tons of steel were processed.
Text / Source: Authors: Marina Hämmerle v-a-i.at
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Bösschisstraße: beautiful narrow path
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6.80 km
Pilgrimage Chapel of Our Lady in Vens
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Vandans Baroque Church
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9.73 km
Golmerbahn valley station (Vandans)
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During the construction of the power plants of Vorarlberger Illwerke AG, various feeders opened up the high mountain valleys of the Montafon, Paznaun and Brandnertal, which were previously difficult to access. As a result, the Golm Adventure Mountain became open to the public for summer and winter tourism. Modern cable cars, lifts and restaurants were created, which are very popular with guests and locals.
1959 to 2000
December 19, 1959: Public transport commenced, and thus ski operations at the Golmerbahn. On that day, 221 people were transported.
1960: Commissioning of the Grüneck T-bar lift, development of the Golm up to an altitude of 2,100 m.
1969: Completion of the Golm drag lift from Matschwitz to Grüneck / Alpboden
1973: Development of the Aussergolm area with the Aussergolm T-bar lift
1981: Construction and commissioning of the Hüttenkopfbahn (double chairlift)
1986: Construction and commissioning of the Matschwitz 4-seater chairlift as a replacement for the Golm T-bar lift
1987: New construction of the Panorama-Restaurant Grüneck as a replacement for the restaurant from 1971
1988: Takeover of the Vandans chairlift.
from 1990: Gradual expansion of the Golm snow-making system in order to be able to ensure a minimum number of ski slopes.
1998: Expansion of snowmaking in Matschwitz - Latschau
1995: New construction of the Golmerbahn as an 8-cabin monocable gondola from Vandans via Latschau to the Golm. The inclined elevator sections I and II as well as the double chairlift Vandans and Latschau will be removed.
2000: Expansion of the snowmaking system for the Latschau - Vandans valley run
Text: Golmerbahn
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22.9 km
Rest Area with Fountain near Silvretta Hochalpenstraße
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28.0 km
Covered Bridge Over the Ill
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45.8 km
Bicycle Repair Station
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45.9 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
21.1 km
13.4 km
9.10 km
1.82 km
366 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
44.2 km
1.24 km
238 m
115 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Lowest point (560 m)
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