The area around Lech offers a wide range of hiking opportunities to suit every ability: extensive long-distance hiking trails, varied themed walks for the whole family, leisurely walks and challenging mountain hikes. In Vorarlberg, a high-alpine landscape unfolds, featuring gentle mountain meadows, clear mountain streams, sweeping alpine pastures and crisp mountain air.
The Arlen Magic Trail is a nature trail for the whole family: at over 20 audiovisual stations, you can discover the secrets of local flora and fauna amongst the dragonfly lake and flower-filled meadows. An enjoyable walk through the woods from the Oberlech mountain station to the Rud-Alpe.
Further information at: lechzuers.com
The Green Puzzle Trail is an entertaining family walk: with the accompanying puzzle book, explorers of all ages can solve tricky puzzles along the way and are rewarded at the end. The trail leads to a water playground. This walk in Lech can be combined with the Arlenzauberweg.
Further information at: wanderdoerfer.at
The path to the Gaisbühelalpe takes you from Rüfiplatz via the Tannegg viewpoint through colourful mountain meadows dotted with vast fields of wild chives. At the Auenfeldalpe, you can take a break and enjoy some homemade alpine cheese and alpine butter before the view of Lake Körber opens up.
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The walk from Zug takes you through the peaceful Zug Valley along the River Lech and through the shady Spuller Forest to the Älpele inn. After stopping for a bite to eat featuring Austrian specialities, the route leads back to Zug. A leisurely valley walk for the whole family.
Length: around 7 kilometres (circular route)
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Starting point: Zug district, valley station of the Zuger Bergbahn
The Arlberg Trail is a three-day long-distance hiking route linking St. Anton, Stuben, Lech, Zürs and St. Christoph. By day, you’ll hike along scenic summit and panoramic trails; in the evening, instead of staying in mountain huts, you’ll enjoy the comfort of a hotel in the valley.
Further information at: arlbergtrail.com
The Lechweg is a 125-kilometre long-distance walking trail that follows the wild River Lech from its source at Lake Formarin to the waterfalls near Füssen. Passing through Lech am Arlberg, it winds its way through unspoilt countryside and five diverse regions.
Further information: lechweg.com
The Green Ring is a flexible hiking route around Lech Zürs that follows in the footsteps of the legendary ‘White Ring’ ski circuit. Passing lakes and forests, you’ll wander through an artfully staged world of legends, setting your own pace and route, with or without the cable car.
Further information at: lechzuers.com
The Omeshorn is the region’s most striking mountain and a popular subject for photographs. The challenging ascent takes you from the village centre, past the Gstüt-Alpe, up to 2,556 metres. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of Lech, Zürs and the surrounding peaks.
Further information at: lechzuers.com
The Omeshorn is the region’s most striking mountain and a popular subject for photographs. The challenging ascent to the summit takes you from the village centre, past the Gstüt-Alpe, up to 2,556 metres. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of Lech, Zürs and the surrounding peaks.
Further information at: lechzuers.com
In addition, Lech Zürs Tourism offers guided themed walks for all ages. On the medicinal herb walk, you’ll discover the local mountain herbs and their uses alongside a herbalist. On the Geoweg excursion, you’ll embark on an exciting journey through time, covering some 200 million years of Earth’s history. The programme also includes activities centred on exercise, nature and relaxation: from Pilates in the mountains to forest bathing and leisurely walks.
Plan your own personal hiking adventure on the Lechweg, the varied themed trails or the challenging Arlberg Trail. Your perfect hiking holiday begins at the Romantik Hotel “Die Krone von Lech”. Enquire now with no obligation or book conveniently online.
