Adventures in the Austrian Alps
Hiking, Skiing, Biking & Culture
One mountain and one very particular place to come home to.
In Lech am Arlberg, the clock may keep ticking, but the heartbeat changes its rhythm. Hotel Lech becomes a hiking hotel when the meadows explode in colour, a ski hotel when a proper Nordstau, Vreni’s favourite word, covers the landscape in white fluffy snow, and a bike hotel as soon as the no snow season begins. Adventure here is not a scheduled programme item. It is simply how the place works.
Hiking & Ski Hotel Lech am Arlberg
Walks lead towards Formarinsee, mornings unfold in the vast terrain of Ski Arlberg, legs and lungs find their limits on the bike trails around Lech, or the route continues along the Lechweg, the Arlberg Trail, the White Ring, or towards Skyspace Lech by James Turrell.
The beauty lies in arrival and staying. At Hotel Lech, the fire is lit, the boots are warm, and all the details are taken care of. The village centre of Lech is only a leisurely five minute walk away. The adventures begin the moment the door opens.
Direction is always quietly available. By evening, the return feels familiar. Just a little different.
305 kilometres of pistes, 88 lifts, and one single pass connecting Lech, Zürs, Stuben, St. Anton, St. Christoph, and Warth. Ski Arlberg is the cradle of alpine skiing and one of the finest interconnected areas in the world. At 1,450 metres, you are right in the thick of it. It tends to make sense once you’re here.
Some ski circuits are sport. The White Ring is a legend. Lech, Zürs, Zug, and Oberlech align into a route that shifts between athletic and effortless. In between: views so vast they quietly reset your internal clock.
The first look down is the moment everything goes quiet. The Langer Zug at Rüfikopf is one of the steepest groomed runs in the world, with a gradient reaching 80%. It requires clear focus and leads to that one moment at the bottom when adrenaline turns into a wide grin. Real. B’sundrig.
At Rüfikopf, the mountains lie at your feet. Long descents and wide-open terrain. It marks the starting point of the White Ring and is reached in a relaxed 5-minute walk from Hotel Lech.
Only five minutes through the village centre from the hotel. Plenty of sun, wide slopes, and huts that are difficult to pass without stopping for a glass.
Lech Zürs is the freeride heart: high alpine terrain, north-facing slopes, and reliable snow until spring. It is about reading the mountain, finding a line, and keeping respect. It rarely stays at just one run.
Even among winter sports, heliskiing carries a certain myth. In Lech Zürs, it becomes something else entirely. It is Austria’s only official heliskiing location — and unmistakably b’sundrig.
Away from the lifts, the rhythm changes. Skins on, step by step, deeper into the mountains. Pure magic.
The Arlberg is vast and demanding. Moving with local mountain and ski guides adds safety — and often leads to the best snow and untouched lines.
Winter in Lech is more than skiing. Around 50 kilometres of groomed paths lead through snow-covered forests and the peace of the Zug Valley. It’s the kind of silence that stays with you.
Starting directly at Hotel Lech, the trail follows the Zug stream. Snow-covered forest and the sound of footsteps. Tip: walk upstream — the rhythm sets itself.
A nickname given by family from Alaska. Silent forests and resting mountains. We call it Little Alaska for a reason. Fini’s favourite round.
Those heading towards Älpele will likely arrive a little hungry. On a clearing above the valley sits the restaurant. Ideal for warming up and staying a little longer in the sun.
When the mountains lie at your feet. Lech’s highest winter hiking path. We simply call it the panorama trail. A must. No discussion.
A winter line through the valley. Classic or skating, things slow down completely here. Every wish is met.
Snow-covered forest drifting by. Horses breathing steadily and light filtering through the trees. Slow, quiet, just like a fairytale.
From Oberlech down to Lech. Fast enough to make you laugh, long enough to make it worth it.
The walk up already sets the tone. Snow, silence, and then this space of light. In winter, the Skyspace feels even clearer. Less distraction. More impact.
Not a must. But if, then properly. A glass, a few people, a bit of music. Lech keeps it understated.
When fairytales come true. Clear air, quiet evenings, and the fire at the market. Hands warm around mulled wine, and a sense that everything is just right.
From Formarinsee to Füssen. Untouched, striking landscapes and clear water. A 125 km river story that takes care of the rest.
Three stages, five villages, 40 kilometres. Panorama and elevation for those who prefer crossing mountains over simply looking at them. If you stay a little longer, you’ll understand why.
The summer counterpart to the White Ring. Installations, stories, and quiet places along the way. Slightly different and very distinctive.
Set deeper in the Zug Valley, and all the more striking for it. A lake that does not call for attention — yet holds it. Pure nature.
Voted Austria’s most beautiful place. The starting point of the Lechweg and numerous other paths into the heart of the mountains.
Via Bürstegg and Steffisalp through wide terrain. A longer tour with the finest ROI in terms of views.
Through the Zugertal to Spullersee, around the lake, and through the Stierloch back to Zug. It tends to be reason enough to come back.
A quiet route through one of the most striking landscapes around Lech. Set your own pace.
By bike to Freiburger Hütte, then on foot to the summit. The change of rhythm defines the tour.
Rockier and rougher. Fewer paths, more rock. For those who want more of a challenge.
150 kilometres and climbs that require commitment. A serious ride through the Alps. Road cycling with real grit.
Demanding, clear, and pure lactate. A fantastic one- or two-day ride.
In the gorges, water shows its raw character. Rock, current, and movement combined.
The village, the valley, and the mountains from above. A completely new perspective.
One of Austria’s highest courses. Between mountains and clear air, the game becomes quietly rewarding.
Running where others walk. Elevation and distance connected. Trial your limits at the Lech Half-Marathon.
Water, forest, and mountain air. Simple, traumhaft, and exactly right for a warm day.
James Turrell’s underground light-chamber in Oberlech. The sky ceases to be "just sky" and becomes an event. Best at sunrise or sunset — that’s when perception begins to shift.
Contemporary art in an old mill. A space that takes its time. Quiet and focused.
Discussions and projects for those who want to think further, even in the mountains. No haste, just ideas.
Small exhibitions appear in unexpected places. You step in, look around, and stay longer than planned. That’s how it starts.
One of the oldest houses shows how a mountain farming community transformed into a world-class destination. History you can touch.
Above Lech, history becomes tangible. A place that carries time differently, hundreds of years later.
Agriculture and Walser culture shaped what Lech is today. Understanding begins here.
Big questions and sharp minds. A meeting point for those who look for more than fresh air.
Economy and responsibility. Important debates that extend beyond the moment.
Jazz, swing, and soul across terraces. Music with a mountain backdrop — absolutely grandios.
International programmes that match the scale of the mountains. Big classics, up close.
Engineering meets aesthetics on alpine passes. For those with petrol in their blood.
Tasting fine wines in a moving gondola. Gondola-hopping with altitude and the best views. Very Lech.
Fresh bread, alpine cheese, and a place in the sun. Simple. B’sundrig. It rarely stays at just one jause.
The foundation for the day. In winter, we serve a 4-course dinner of artisan craft. Decided day by day or booked in advance.
One of the highest densities of awarded restaurants in the Alps. Michelin stars or local craft — quality is consistent and within a few minutes' walk.
305 kilometres of pistes, 88 lifts, and one single pass connecting Lech, Zürs, Stuben, St. Anton, St. Christoph, and Warth. Ski Arlberg is the cradle of alpine skiing and one of the finest interconnected areas in the world. At 1,450 metres, you are right in the thick of it. It tends to make sense once you’re here.
Some ski circuits are sport. The White Ring is a legend. Lech, Zürs, Zug, and Oberlech align into a route that shifts between athletic and effortless. In between: views so vast they quietly reset your internal clock.
The first look down is the moment everything goes quiet. The Langer Zug at Rüfikopf is one of the steepest groomed runs in the world, with a gradient reaching 80%. It requires clear focus and leads to that one moment at the bottom when adrenaline turns into a wide grin. Real. B’sundrig.
At Rüfikopf, the mountains lie at your feet. Long descents and wide-open terrain. It marks the starting point of the White Ring and is reached in a relaxed 5-minute walk from Hotel Lech.
Only five minutes through the village centre from the hotel. Plenty of sun, wide slopes, and huts that are difficult to pass without stopping for a glass.
Lech Zürs is the freeride heart: high alpine terrain, north-facing slopes, and reliable snow until spring. It is about reading the mountain, finding a line, and keeping respect. It rarely stays at just one run.
Even among winter sports, heliskiing carries a certain myth. In Lech Zürs, it becomes something else entirely. It is Austria’s only official heliskiing location — and unmistakably b’sundrig.
Away from the lifts, the rhythm changes. Skins on, step by step, deeper into the mountains. Pure magic.
The Arlberg is vast and demanding. Moving with local mountain and ski guides adds safety — and often leads to the best snow and untouched lines.
Winter in Lech is more than skiing. Around 50 kilometres of groomed paths lead through snow-covered forests and the peace of the Zug Valley. It’s the kind of silence that stays with you.
Starting directly at Hotel Lech, the trail follows the Zug stream. Snow-covered forest and the sound of footsteps. Tip: walk upstream — the rhythm sets itself.
A nickname given by family from Alaska. Silent forests and resting mountains. We call it Little Alaska for a reason. Fini’s favourite round.
Those heading towards Älpele will likely arrive a little hungry. On a clearing above the valley sits the restaurant. Ideal for warming up and staying a little longer in the sun.
When the mountains lie at your feet. Lech’s highest winter hiking path. We simply call it the panorama trail. A must. No discussion.
A winter line through the valley. Classic or skating, things slow down completely here. Every wish is met.
Snow-covered forest drifting by. Horses breathing steadily and light filtering through the trees. Slow, quiet, just like a fairytale.
From Oberlech down to Lech. Fast enough to make you laugh, long enough to make it worth it.
The walk up already sets the tone. Snow, silence, and then this space of light. In winter, the Skyspace feels even clearer. Less distraction. More impact.
Not a must. But if, then properly. A glass, a few people, a bit of music. Lech keeps it understated.
When fairytales come true. Clear air, quiet evenings, and the fire at the market. Hands warm around mulled wine, and a sense that everything is just right.
From Formarinsee to Füssen. Untouched, striking landscapes and clear water. A 125 km river story that takes care of the rest.
Three stages, five villages, 40 kilometres. Panorama and elevation for those who prefer crossing mountains over simply looking at them. If you stay a little longer, you’ll understand why.
The summer counterpart to the White Ring. Installations, stories, and quiet places along the way. Slightly different and very distinctive.
Set deeper in the Zug Valley, and all the more striking for it. A lake that does not call for attention — yet holds it. Pure nature.
Voted Austria’s most beautiful place. The starting point of the Lechweg and numerous other paths into the heart of the mountains.
Via Bürstegg and Steffisalp through wide terrain. A longer tour with the finest ROI in terms of views.
Through the Zugertal to Spullersee, around the lake, and through the Stierloch back to Zug. It tends to be reason enough to come back.
A quiet route through one of the most striking landscapes around Lech. Set your own pace.
By bike to Freiburger Hütte, then on foot to the summit. The change of rhythm defines the tour.
Rockier and rougher. Fewer paths, more rock. For those who want more of a challenge.
150 kilometres and climbs that require commitment. A serious ride through the Alps. Road cycling with real grit.
Demanding, clear, and pure lactate. A fantastic one- or two-day ride.
In the gorges, water shows its raw character. Rock, current, and movement combined.
The village, the valley, and the mountains from above. A completely new perspective.
One of Austria’s highest courses. Between mountains and clear air, the game becomes quietly rewarding.
Running where others walk. Elevation and distance connected. Trial your limits at the Lech Half-Marathon.
Water, forest, and mountain air. Simple, traumhaft, and exactly right for a warm day.
James Turrell’s underground light-chamber in Oberlech. The sky ceases to be "just sky" and becomes an event. Best at sunrise or sunset — that’s when perception begins to shift.
Contemporary art in an old mill. A space that takes its time. Quiet and focused.
Discussions and projects for those who want to think further, even in the mountains. No haste, just ideas.
Small exhibitions appear in unexpected places. You step in, look around, and stay longer than planned. That’s how it starts.
One of the oldest houses shows how a mountain farming community transformed into a world-class destination. History you can touch.
Above Lech, history becomes tangible. A place that carries time differently, hundreds of years later.
Agriculture and Walser culture shaped what Lech is today. Understanding begins here.
Big questions and sharp minds. A meeting point for those who look for more than fresh air.
Economy and responsibility. Important debates that extend beyond the moment.
Jazz, swing, and soul across terraces. Music with a mountain backdrop — absolutely grandios.
International programmes that match the scale of the mountains. Big classics, up close.
Engineering meets aesthetics on alpine passes. For those with petrol in their blood.
Tasting fine wines in a moving gondola. Gondola-hopping with altitude and the best views. Very Lech.
Fresh bread, alpine cheese, and a place in the sun. Simple. B’sundrig. It rarely stays at just one jause.
The foundation for the day. In winter, we serve a 4-course dinner of artisan craft. Decided day by day or booked in advance.
One of the highest densities of awarded restaurants in the Alps. Michelin stars or local craft — quality is consistent and within a few minutes' walk.
The Wingelmayr family has known the Arlberg
for generations
Josef and Rosa literally carved this house out of the rock in the early 1950s. Armed with pickaxes, shovels, and wheelbarrows. No excavators. No cranes. Just an irrepressible will, impressive determination and stubbornness.
And boundless love for the mountains. The legacy lives one. From one generation to the next.
Two to four seasons. One Arlberg.
Endless possibilities
Spring, when the firn snow tempts the early riser.
Summer, when the trails call for attention.
Autumn, when the larches turn to gold.
Winter, when the powder takes over the narrative.The hiking hotel, the ski hotel, and the bike hotel – all found within the same walls.Ready when you are!
