Monstein Vineyard Trail

Name: Monstein Vineyard Trail
Rating: 5

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5.29km

403 - 546m

Distance

217hm

Ascent

01:38h

Duration

St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus

Brief description: The scenic vineyard trail covers beautiful natural terrain with lots of interesting facts to learn about the local viticultural traditions along the way.
Difficulty: easy
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Gemeindehaus Au
Route: Au (405 m)village

Lustenau (404 m)town
0.3 km

Hard neighbourhood
3.9 km
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Description: The south-southeast facing vineyards in the Rhine Valley, situated on Monstein near Au, have always been a popular place to hike. The Au wine-growing cooperative has created a new vineyard trail here, complete with information boards on winegrowing and its history in the region.

You’ll need about two hours in total if you take your time to read the six informative panels about the history and present of viticulture along the new vineyard trail and stop to gaze in wonder at the magnificent landscape of the Rhine Valley.

The well-signposted hike through the Au vineyards starts either at the town hall or at the observation point up in the town of Hard. Here you will find large welcome boards with detailed directions and some interesting introductory information. Another board features the wine producers in Au.
Directions: Gemeindehaus Au - Wolfseges - Büchel - Festung - Rotweg - Burg - Hard - Bünt - Gemeindehaus Au.
Highest point: 546 m
Endpoint: Gemeindehaus Au
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Tips: Enjoy the Rhine Valley wine, other culinary delicacies and a stunning view of the St.Gallen Rhine Valley from the Burg Restaurant.
Additional information: You can give your feet a rest on one of the small benches along the trail or make a longer stop at one of the restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended as individual sections of the trail cross natural terrain and there are stairs in some places to get to higher elevations. The path is not suitable for prams or people who use mobility aids.

Information is available at: www.rebweg-au.ch
Arrival: St.Gallen A1 to Rorschach, Thal. A13, exit at Au.
Public transportation: Train connection St.Gallen to Au, twice an hour (S2/S4). Short walk to the Au community centre.