The Malfontal Valley is a quiet and secluded spot in the Verwall Mountains at the foot of the mighty Hoher Riffler mountain. This ride leaving from Pettneu am Arlberg winds its way up past the Hintere Malfonalm hut, now closed, and two shimmering mountain lakes. The ride is short and not too steep, but the many roots, water runnels and ruts require good bike-handling skills.
Mountain Bike Ride
Starting point
Pettneu am Arlberg
Hike to
Two mountain lakes in Malfontal Valley
Finishing point
Pettneu am Arlberg
Mountain chain
Verwall Mountains
Length
12.5 km
Riding time
1 h 30 min
Features
- Circular route
- Handicap-accessible
- Route with e-bike charging station
Wellnesspark Arlberg, Pettneu am Arlberg 235 c
Difficulty rating
difficult
Altitude
1,860m 1,190m
Elevation uphill 670m
Vertical metres downhill 670m
Fitness level
Technique
Best time of year
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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.
Parking
Car park at the entrance to the Malfontal Valley
Car park at the Wellnesspark Pettneu
Parking next to the church in Pettneu
Places serving food & drink
Vordere Malfonalm
Downloads
Trail description
The ride begins in Pettneu, 300 metres east of the car park next to the Wellnesspark. Follow the Reschenwiese road along the Malfonbach stream in a southerly direction. From the car park at the start of the Malfontal Valley, follow the dirt road. After almost one kilometre of riding, route 701 climbs up around 100 vertical metres via a series of switchback corners and then crosses over the Fernerbach stream. The next section to the Vordere Malfonalm hut is flatter. After passing the hut, continue for around two kilometres into the valley, past the Hintere Malfonalm (closed) to the two mountain lakes. Return along the same way you came.
