Hiking in Lech - ****s Hotel Auenhof in Lech am Arlberg

UP INTO THE MOUNTAINS

Even in the summer, Lech manages to keep its exclusive edge, simply due to its altitude at over 1,500 metres and its location within a stunning alpine world that puts even picture books to shame. This "treasure" is just waiting for you to discover it – step by step. Over 350 km of marked hiking trails lead you through a unique region with majestic peaks, flourishing alpine meadows, fragrant wood, rushing streams and clear mountain lakes.

Hiking for pleasure

Summit tour

mountain lakes

Climbing

Lechweg

OUR HIKING TIPS

Hiking for pleasure – enjoy unbelievable views, vibrant meadows and let us indulge you in one of our many alpine huts. We'd be more than happy to put together a suitable hiking route for you.

Steffisalpe - Bürstegg - Bodenalpe

Easy route, approx. 2.5 hours
The hiking bus will stop in Warth, where you take the Steffisalp chair lift until you arrive a the start of your hike. You might see some marmots on your way up. There is a small ascent before the path leads you downwards to Bürstegg with a wonderful view to Lech. On the way you can see many mountain herbs such as arnica, St. Johns wort and goldenrod.
At Bürstegg, you can enjoy a cold refreshment at the old farmer's house. Our Tip: Have a look at the mountain church of Bürstegg, before you descend towards Bodenalpe. If you fancy a meal, we recommend their Vorarlberger cheese spätzle. Here you will also find the bus stop for your way back or you can take the Flühenweg back to Lech.

Gestütalpe - Stierlochalpe - Waterfall

Medium route, approx. 3.5 hours
Behind the supermarket you take the street on the right, then you keep left until you meet the hiking path at Hotel Bergheim. From then on you keep walking straight ahead through beautiful summer meadows and past the pink "Alpenrose" blossoms to Gestütalpe, where you take the path towards Stierlochalpe. There you will meet the hiking path towars Zug, which will take you though a mountain pine forest towards the waterfall. Enjoy the cool air nearby the waterfall, before you take the riverside walk of the Lech towards the hotel. Alternatively you can walk to the small church in Zug to take the bus back.

Rüfikopf - Stuttgarter Hütte - Zürs

Medium route, approx. 4.5 hours
Take the Rüfikopf cable car to the top station. From there, you follow the signs via a small elevation to Ochsengümpele and through the high valley to Rauhe-Kopf-Scharte. Afterwards the paths will lead you slightly downhill to Stuttgarter hut, which is a good spot to rest. From there on, you will start your descent along a wild river and the Pazüeltal. Passing Trittalpe you will reach Zürs. Here you have the choice to eigher take the bus back to Lech or to follow the hiking path along Zürs river back to the village.

SUMMIT TOURS

For those with high aspirations – experience an unforgettable moment and enjoy the light-heartedness of the mountain summit.

hasenfluh – 2534 M

Intermediate summit tour – approx. 4-6 hours
For the way up to Zürs you can take the local bus. The Seekopf chair lift will bring you up to Zürsersee. From there you pass the restaurant on the left, to the start of your hiking path. It will lead you over a sloping meadow uphill, further up between big boulders (make sure to follow the signs!) up to the rock face of the Hasenfluh. You pass through a short stepped channel before you will find a good path past some more boulders to the suppit. For daring hikers there is a very small ridge to the summit cross - however you can also enjoy the spectacular view from the plateau of the Hasenfluh summit. The view over Flexen pass with 800m and to Zürs is impressive.

KRIEGERHORN – 2173 M

Easy summit tour – approx. 2.5 to 3.5 hours
You hike up the Schlegelkopf, passing colourful mountain meadows to the Skyspace. Take the path on the left uphill to Petersboden, where you can enjoy stunning views while having a drink at the "Wolf" hut. Continue your way up to the impounding reservoir before you take the last ascent to the summit. You can enjoy marvellous views to the village and don't forget to put your name in the summit register.
Our tip for slower-paced hikers: Take the cable car to Oberlech and the Petersboden chair lift.

MOHNENFLUH – 2540 m

Intermediate summit tour – approx. 4-5 hours
Take the local bus to Oberlech. Your hike leads you past the Skyspace and the Gypsum holes to the Kriegeralpe. Take the broad path up to Mohnenfluh Sattel. Now an ascent follows, it meanders up to the summit peak. Look forward to magnificent mountain views at the mountain cross, on sunny days it is possible to even see lake Constance. On the way back you can take a break at the Kriegeralpe hut.
Our tip: Sunrise tour to the Mohnenfluh.

refreshing mountain lakes

Especially in the middle of summer, when the sun stays high up in the sky, the surrounding mountain lakes sparkle in the sunshine. If you fancy a cold refreshment, why not pack a towel in your backpack to dip your feet into the lake.

lake Butzensee

Alpine lake hidden behind the Mohnenfluh peak
Reachable only via hiking paths:
Take the hiker's bus to Oberlech, from there the walk up to the lake is
about 2,5 hours long.
Or you can take the cable car to Oberlech and afterwards the Petersboden chair lift, from there it's about a 2-hours walk up to the lake
Alternatively you can take the hiker's bus to Zug and take the Zuger Bergbahn, which also leaves you with about 2 hours to walk to the lake.

Lake spullersee

Idyllic mountain lake beneath Spuller Schafberg
This lake is a popular spot for e-bikers, it takes you about 1,5 hours to get there from the hotel. Close by the lake is also Ravensburger hut, which invites you to take a break and indulge in typical Austrian food.
Alternatively, the lake can also be reached with the hiker's bus, the drive takes about 30 minutes - lake Spullersee is located in a toll area, for which you would have to buy a separate ticket (road is closed for private vehicles during the day). The bus ticket and the toll are included in the Lech card.

Lake körbersee

Deep-blue lake next to the Auenfeld high valley
In the brink of the summer, the fresh temperatures of the lake invite you to cool yourself in the water.
Reachable with the hiking bus via Hochrumbach; the walk from the last stop to the lake is about 1 hour.
Alternatively you can reach the lake via Oberlech and the Auenfeld.
Duration about 2,5 hours

Lake Zürsersee

Mountain lake with long footbridge and view of the Hasenfluh peak
Take the hiker's bus from Rüfiplatz to Zürs, then get onto the Seekopf chairlift. The peak station of the chairlift is very close to the lake.
Alternatively you can take the hiker's bus to Zürs and hike up to lake Zürsersee, which will take you about 1,5 hours.

CLIMBING

The peak of adventure – feel the nature, the rock under your hands and enjoy the freedom... Lech offers climbing tours for beginners as well as for experienced climbers – we'd be happy to organise a climbing guide for you.

RÜFIKOPF CLIMBING GARDEN – 2300 M

Easy route, perfect for beginners

KLETTERSTEIG AM KARHORN – 2416 M

Intermediate to advanced fixed-rope climbing route – approx. 4-5 hours
You'll have no problem reaching your starting point from the hotel thanks to the local bus and hiking bus. What's more, some cable cars are open even in the summer, which will certainly help your ascent.

LECHWEG

Hiking – from the spring to the waterfall. We are a Lechweg partner hotel and will gladly help you organise your tour.

Lechweg - 1st Leg

Easy route, approx. 4 hours
Take the hiking bus up the last stop at Formarinsee. There, we recommend to walk down a little bit, so you can have a look at the crystal clear mountain lake, which is situatied in the middle of the Rote Wand massif.
Afterwards, you pass the beginning of the Lech and the ibex statue and you start your hike through the idyllic Zuger valley. A diverse path leads you over bigger and smaller bridges alongside the river.
Later, you pass Gasthof Älpele, which is open for a little break. From there, the path leads you past the little village Zug and the golf course back to Lech.

LECHWEG – 2ND LeG

Easy route, approx. 3.5 hours
The second part starts along the Flühenweg hiking path through luscious green montain meadows full of colourful summer flowers. Some parts of the path lead you through the forest or along the woodland edges, whigh wonderful views of the mountain peaks on the horizon and past some ravines. From time to time you can catch a view of the canyon and the Lech river.
Shortly before you arrive in Warth, you cross the river and there is also a beautiful place for a little break. Afterwards you can choos between the steeper sloping meadow and the easier forest path for the ascent to the walser village of Warth.

Hiking in Lech am Arlberg