Directions

The sunrise hike to the Portlahorn guarantees a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. The car park, which offers itself as a starting point, is approx. 300 m from the Furkajoch in the direction of Damüls. From here, the Portlaalpe is already visible on the opposite slope. Passing this, it first goes up to the Portla Fürkele. Here the path splits. Choose the variant pointing to the right towards the Portlahorn. After a short steep climb, the high-altitude trail leads through fields of alpine roses and, in early summer, richly blooming alpine flora to the summit cross. The way back is on the same path.

Suggestions

It's worth getting up early for. The feeling upon arrival paired with the fantastic play of light makes up for all the effort by far!

Equipment

• Warm mountain clothing in layers and a change of clothes
• Waterproof mountain or hiking shoes with a non-slip sole
• Sleeping mat, seat cushion as isolation from the ground
• Bivouac sack (also for unplanned overnight stays)
• hat and gloves
• Headlamp with a good and wide beam of light
• sunglasses and sunscreen
• Snack and (warm) drinks
• Information about the weather conditions
• Orientation aids such as map, altimeter

Safety information

140 alpine emergencies throughout Austria

144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg

112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

https://www.vorarlberg.travel/en/safety-tips-on-the-mountain/

Choosing the exact time: So that you don't arrive too late at the summit, you should choose the exact time of sunrise or sunset.

Observe the weather: Of course, the weather should be very nice and stable at sunrise or sunset. Safety first!