Hiking | The No-Snow Season

The foundation for any proper Arlberg day is a breakfast buffet of dreams. A perfect day begins at Hotel Lech with Andreas' secret family recipe muesli, artisan bread from the village baker, and Vorarlberg cheese and cold cuts. The kind of breakfast that serves as base camp for everything that follows.

Right at reception, the Lech Card waits. It opens doors to the most beautiful places in the Alps: summer gondolas, bus connections, and starting points that turn a good day into an unforgettable one.

The Lechweg runs from Formarinsee all the way to Füssen, quietly telling the story of an entire valley. The Arlberg Trail draws its lines more athletically through the mountains. The Green Ring connects landscape with legends, and around the Tannberg, history becomes tangible without feeling staged.

That's the difference: Hotel Lech hiking hotel in the Arlberg isn't just a place to sleep. It's the starting point for everything waiting outside.

For anyone who prefers very VERY long walks. It starts at Formarinsee, voted Austria’s most beautiful spot, and follows the Lech river to Füssen. Expect wild water, deep gorges, and a 113 m high suspension bridge in Holzgau.

This is a long-distance hike with a twist: gondola support where it makes sense and pure mountain panoramic. Sporty, scenic, and exactly right for those who don't just want to "be" in the mountains, but want to cross them. If you are really ambitious you could try and run it.

History you can actually feel, see and touch. Grab the book “On the Trails of the Walser” and visit Bürstegg. The Walser settled here over 700 years ago, and their grit is still visible in the first settlements as it is still used as High Alpine pasture every summer. Arlberg’s soul, preserved in the mountains.

Part mythical trail, part open-air gallery, but with zero "children's Playground" energy. It leads you straight to Skyspace Lech by James Turrell. Sitting there at 1,780 m during sunset isn't just culture. It’s a shift in perception and reality.

Two spots that prove hiking in Lech am Arlberg is about more than just elevation. Formarinsee is the one everyone talks about (rightly so); Spullersee is the quieter, more intimate beauty. One of Vreni’s all-time favourite hikes.

This isn't about a specific trail; it’s about timing. Being on a summit when the Arlberg is still yawning at sunrise, or catching the last golden glow on a ridge walk.

Follow the Zugerbach through a deeply snow-covered forest to Zug. It’s the perfect route for winter trail running, a brisk walk with the kids, or a long  sniff-session for your four-legged friend. The best part? It starts right at Hotel Lech. Out the door, into the woods, into the wild.

A nickname given by a family member from Alaska. “Little Alaska” silent wintery forest, resting mountains, a winding stream along the valley - good for the soul, even better for the appetite. The Älpele is your go-to warming hub for a quick snack or a proper meal.

From there, one could walk deeper into the valley towards Spullerwald and Tannlägeralpe. Or until the end of the world.

If you want to go deeper, this is the one. Vreni and Fini’s personal favorite loop takes you into those irresistible pockets of silence where the only thing you’ll see are animal tracks in the snow. It’s maximum nature without the crowds. It is very special!

It’s punchy, it’s short, and it has just enough elevation to make that first drink at the top feel earned. Hike from Lech to Oberlech for incredible views and that "how is this even real?" feeling. If your legs decide they're done: take the Oberlech gondola or the bus back down. We won't judge.

The ultimate "hut hopping" hike. Keep climbing until the whole of Lech and its surrounding peaks are at your feet. On the way, you’ll pass our absolute favorite mountain spots: Der Wolf and Kriegeralpe. It’s winter hiking with gourmet rewards.

This is winter hiking with a serving of world-class art. Hike from Lech or Oberlech up to Tannegg. Arriving at sunrise or sunset to watch the light change and shift your perspective. Very Lech.

A must. No discussion. Take the Rüfikopf cable car to the summit and step onto the highest winter hiking path on the Arlberg. The 360° view, you are literally walking on mountains.

Start right at Hotel Lech and follow the Zürsbach upstream through the Zürsertäli. Keep your eyes peeled: you’ll see hare tracks for sure, and maybe even a few chamois. In spring, you might even hear the marmots waking up. If you're still full of energy, add the Flexen loop to the pass. 

• Location: Lech am Arlberg, 1,450 m elevation, Vorarlberg, Austria
• Trail Network: 350 km summer trails, 70 km groomed winter paths
• Difficulty Range: Easy valley walks to demanding summit climbs
• Season: Summer trails: June to October | Winter trails: December to March
• Famous Routes: Lechweg (125 km), Green Ring (22 km loop), Arlberg Trail (41 km)
• Signature Summits: Omeshorn (2,557 m), Rüfikopf (2,362 m), Mohnenfluh (2,542 m), Widderstein (2,533m)
• Alpine Lakes: Formarinsee, Spullersee, Zuger See, Butzensee and a whole lot more
• Guided Tours: Available through local guide services, bookable via hotel
• What's Included: Breakfast, Lech Card grants free cable car access (summer only), free bus transport within the village of Lech and Zug
• Mountain Restaurants: Freiburger Hütte, Ravensburger Hütte, Stuttgarter Hütte, plus 20+ on mountain dining options
• Trail Conditions: Updated daily at Lech Zürs Tourismus office
• What We Provide: Current maps, route recommendations, packed lunch arrangements, guide bookings, luggage storage for multi day walks
• Après Hike: Fireplace and Bar, Wellness & Spa access

Hiking Lech am Arlberg. Summer hiking Vorarlberg. Winter hiking Austria. Lechweg 125 km long distance trail. Green Ring 22 km signature loop. Arlberg Trail high altitude traverse 41 km. Formarinsee alpine lake. Spullersee mountain reservoir. Omeshorn summit 2,557 m. Rüfikopf panorama 2,362 m. Mohnenfluh peak 2,542 m. Freiburger Hütte mountain refuge. Ravensburger Hütte alpine restaurant. Stuttgarter Hütte overnight hut 2,310 m. Kriegeralpe. Seekopf. Skyspace Lech James Turrell installation. Zugerbach Valley Little Alaska winter trail. Oberlech circuit sun trap plateau loop. Monzabon Alp hidden shelf 300 m elevation gain. Tannberg winter trail Lech to Warth 12 km. Rüfikopf cable car access summer winter. Valluga massif. Flexenpass traverse. Verwalltal descent. St. Christoph. Warth Tannberg. Zürs Arlberg Pass connection. 350 km summer trail network. 70 km groomed winter paths. Guided mountain tours. Alpine refuge overnight stays. Lech Card free cable car summer. Year round bus transfers. Mountain restaurant infrastructure. Packed lunch service. Multi day logistics coordination. Trail condition updates daily. Hotel Lech base camp alpine hiking. Family routes. Summit climbs. Long distance stages. Day loops. Progressive lunches. Après Berg recovery. Wellness after walking. Fireplace Bar mountain debrief.