Arlberg Trail Lecham Arlberg - St. Anton am Arlberg

Right at the start of the tour, the Rüfikopf cable car covers 900 metres of elevation gain. At an altitude of 2,350 metres, the most challenging section of the Arlberg Trail begins. With views towards the Rüfispitze, the route initially descends slightly above Lake Monzabon into the Ochsengümple. From there, the path becomes increasingly steep as it climbs towards the Rauhkopfscharte. You’ll already be crossing the border between Vorarlberg and Tyrol here. With views of the Stuttgarter Hütte at 2,305 metres and the stunning mountain scenery of the Arlberg, you’ll head towards your lunch stop. This is followed by a descent to the Erlachalpe at 1,922 metres, before climbing steeply again through the hidden cirque to the Knoppenkar. From there, it is only a few metres of elevation gain to the top station of the Vallugabahn 1, with a fantastic view towards the stage destination of St. Anton am Arlberg. The Vallugabahn 1 and the Galzigbahn take care of the 1,300-metre descent. Please note the timetables! 

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From Germany: Take the A96 motorway to Bregenz from there on the A14 motorway to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 up to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198 through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Switzerland: Via the A13 motorway and the Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau border crossing on the A14 motorway to Bludenz. Continue on the S16 until exit Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Follow the B197 up to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198 through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Austria: Via the Inntalautobahn A12 and then via the S16 to the exit St. Anton am Arlberg (Arlberg Pass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlbergpass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198, drive through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

By train to Langen am Arlberg station or St. Anton am Arlberg. From there, buses (No.750+760) run regularly to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

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Please make sure you check the cable car operating times and start the Lech–St. Anton stage with the first available ascent on the Rüfikopf cable car at 08:30!

The last descent on the Valluga I is at 16:30.

The Arlberg Trail Ticket covers all cable cars along the long-distance hiking trail and is valid for the entire summer season.

Special features: Almajurtal: The Almajurtal is an unspoilt side valley of the Lechtal and virtually untouched by tourism.

Knoppenkarsee: The hidden meltwater lake in the Knoppenkar is a natural gem offering a unique view of the 2,747 m high Roggspitze.

Alternative route: Rüfikopf – Stuttgarter Hütte – Zürs – by Postbus to St. Anton

Places to stop for refreshments: Rüfikopf Panoramarestaurant, Stuttgarter Hütte, Valluga I mountain station and restaurants in St. Anton am Arlberg

Lifts required: Rüfikopf cable car, Vallugabahn I and Galzigbahn