Located on the Swiss-Autrian border, Sulzfluh is an important summit of the Rätikon Mountains, part of the northern Limestone Alps and provides a beautiful view from the top. The mountain range of the Rätikon is enframed by the Rhine in the West, the Ill in the North and the Silvretta in the East. The southern border is formed by the Landquart, which is already in Switzerland. Behind the hut, head west across the green southern slope. At the top, the terrain changes dramatically, from green meadows to a rocky, gray desert. Hike across the mighty rock ridge. Beyond this, descend a few meters to the other side. From here, make a wide left turn up to the broad ridge (border with Switzerland). The trail continues westward along the Vorarlberg-Graubünden border. The trail turns southwest and leads along the north side of the Sulzflüh to its northwest side. Here, the path becomes steeper again, and the trail leads over steeper snowfields, some of which can be bypassed on rocks (depending on snow conditions). You reach the west side of the Sulzflüh. Now climb a few more meters to the summit of the Sulzfluh (2818 m).

From the summit cross you have panoramic views over the Rätikon (Drusenfluh, Drei Türme, Schesaplana), the Prättigau in Switzerland, and Montafon in Austria.

The descent starts steeply. We will need to be a bit careful on loose gravel. (Depending on conditions we might decide to take another route slightly longer (only half an hour) but not as steep as this one). The Ridge descent goes towards Gauafial saddle (~2,500 m).

The trail zigzags down the south-eastern flank of Sulzflüh.

Short rock steps (UIAA I) where you use hands; some are equipped with chains.

Exposed spots, but secure footing is enough if you’re careful.

Fantastic views open up: in front you see the Drei Türme, behind you the Swiss Prättigau, and further down, the green Gauertal valley. We reach then again karst terrain (~2,450 m)

The slope eases a bit, but the terrain turns into karst limestone plates and crevices. The path winds in tight switchbacks, dropping quickly through grass and rubble. In summer, the slopes are covered with alpine roses, gentians, and edelweiss.

After about 2–2.5 hours from the summit, you reach the upper valley floor, entering the forest zone (~1,850 m). Now the atmosphere changes: the alpine terrain gives way to pine and spruce forest. Trail is softer underfoot, with roots and shaded sections. You start to hear cowbells — the Gauertal is used for alpine pastures. Views of Sulzfluh towering behind you are impressive in clear weather. We finally approach Lindauer Hütte (1,744 m). The last 30 minutes are a gentle descent through open meadows, with wide views of the Drei Türme rock towers on the left.

The path broadens and merges with access tracks used for supplies.

Finally, you reach the Lindauer Hütte — a large, beautifully situated hut in a green basin, framed by the limestone peaks where we can have a drink or food.

We finally hike the descent back to our cars.