A riot of colourful alpine flowers, crystal-clear mountain lakes and beautiful hiking trails – these are the ingredients for a wonderful summer holiday in Lech am Arlberg. For hiking in the Vorarlberg Alps and the region around the Arlberg, Lech am Arlberg is a diverse area offering a wealth of options for your hiking holiday. Ideal for leisurely hikes, walks and challenging mountain tours. There are also excellent options for golf.
Treat yourself to a break from the stresses of everyday life, breathe in the fresh mountain air and go hiking in harmony with nature. Whether it’s a leisurely stroll or a challenging summit climb – the Arlberg has something to suit every taste.
Feel the wonderful summer breeze and spend an unforgettable hiking holiday at our 4-star hotel in Lech am Arlberg.
Insider tip: It’s no coincidence that Formarinsee and the Rote Wand were named the most beautiful spot in Austria on the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) TV programme “9 Places – 9 Treasures” in 2015.
Fancy a hiking holiday?
From Lech to Füssen
Experience one of Europe’s last remaining wild river landscapes. Over a distance of around 125 km, you’ll follow the River Lech from its source near Lake Formarin to the Lech Falls in Füssen in the Allgäu. Along the way, you’ll encounter one of Europe’s largest colonies of ibex, cross Austria’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge and visit the Bavarian royal castles – a unique experience of nature.
| Hike | The Lech Trail – from source to waterfall |
| Distance | 24 km |
| Elevation gain | 2000 m |
Unlike many other alpine trails, the Lechweg is relatively easy and can be managed even without prior experience of alpine hiking. Depending on how you plan your stages, you will cover a certain number of kilometres each day.
If you’re hiking through Lech am Arlberg, why not stop off at the Tannbergerhof and enjoy a break on the sun terrace!
Tannbergerhof tip: When you arrive at Formarinsee, you’ll be treated to a stunning natural mountain lake where you can even go fishing (provided you have a valid fishing permit from the Lech Zürs Tourism information office)!
This three-day stage hike takes you over mountain ridges, through valley depressions and past waterfalls and alpine pastures – always on the trail of mystical legends and tales about the land and its people. An experience not only for nature lovers, but also for those interested in culture. And this hike is particularly exciting for children too, as there are many mystical and thrilling experiences hidden along the way, just waiting to be discovered.
The Green Ring is the winter counterpart to the White Ring – both starting at the Rüfikopf!
| Hike | The Green Ring – secret fairy-tale trails |
| Distance | 22 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,460 m |
Tip: The Green Puzzle Ring challenges puzzle enthusiasts and families to explore the Arlberg as detectives!
On this themed trail through the three Walser communities of Warth, Schröcken and Lech, you’ll follow in the footsteps of the Walser people and discover 57 stops featuring ancient Walser legends and 700-year-old Walser houses set amidst a stunning mountain landscape. A must for culture lovers. The hike across the Tannberg can be divided into 3 different routes:
| Hike | The Tannberg – in the footsteps of the Walser I |
| Distance | 10.9 km |
| Elevation gain | 645 m |
| Hike | The Tannberg – In the Footsteps of the Walser II |
| Distance | 6.6 km |
| Elevation gain | 515 m |
| Hike | The Tannberg – In the Footsteps of the Walser III |
| Distance | 8.5 km |
| Elevation gain | 640 m |
Tip: A real treat for all modern treasure hunters: geocaching on the Tannberg – fun for the whole family!
This family-friendly hike offers a chance to escape the sun on hot summer days. The trail leads through the hamlet of Anger and then up the hill through the lovely, shady and cooler forest to the refreshing Walkerbach stream. From there, after crossing the footbridge and stopping briefly at the Täli Alpine hut, you can continue on to the beautiful waterfall.
| Walk | Through the Wöstertäli valley to the waterfall |
| Distance | 4 km |
| Elevation gain | 403 m |
Tip: Stop off at the 4* Hotel Tannbergerhof!
The gypsum caves are a true natural spectacle – they resemble the hollow half of an eggshell. It is a wonderful hike – to the gypsum caves via Oberlech and around the Karhorn to the Bodenalpe Bürstegg. Bürstegg was once the highest Walser settlement in Vorarlberg. It is a particularly rewarding hiking destination and easily accessible!
You can combine the hike with a visit to the Schottenhof and see the Highland cattle – the shaggy animals. These animals are very important for the high-alpine region, as they graze where farming machinery cannot reach and their weight compacts the ground, reducing the risk of avalanches in winter.
Tip: A visit to the Schottenhof is well worth it in both summer and winter!
At 1,773 metres, you will find the European watershed. Between the Danube, the Black Sea, the Rhine and the North Sea. The Flexen Pass connects the rear Klostertal valley with the Lechtal valley – as the highest point.
It is an admirable work of nature that reminds us that, in the end, everything is always united and “one”, even if we see it as separate and, in any case, wish to name it as such. Visit the European watershed at the Flexen Pass.
Tip: A hike to the Flexen Pass would also be well worth it during your winter " title="Winterurlaub in Lech">holiday at the 4* Hotel Tannbergerhof!
You can find more great hiking routes here.
Round off your active day in the mountains with a relaxing massage at the hotel opposite, “Die Krone von Lech”, or enjoy invigorating sauna sessions in the wellness area at the Hotel Tannbergerhof.
Enjoy a walking holiday in the Austrian Alps and let yourself be enchanted by the breathtaking views. Send us your no-obligation enquiry now and secure your dream holiday in the Arlberg region.
