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Green Riddle Ring and Lech family hiking trail

[1] Spullersee [2] Ravensburger Hütte [4] Stierlochjoch [3] Brazer Staffel

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Duration: 3 h 30 m Distance: 9.0 km Difference in altitude: 369 m 714 m Hiking: [6] Fish pond [5] Waterfall

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FAMILY HIKE

RAVENSBUGER HÜTTE

The trail to the Ravensburger Hütte is a great experience for the whole family, with lovely views of the Spullersee.

From the hike starting point outside the post office, take the hiking bus towards Spullersee. You get off at the last stop, from where you can walk round the [1] Spullersee on a broad Alpine pasture trail.

Cross the southern dam wall and continue round the lake. The trail only starts to rise after you’ve left the lake behind.

You can take a refreshment break at the [2] Ravensburger Hütte and enjoy gorgeous views of the lake. Now fortified, continue uphill on the Alpine pasture trail for a short distance. Keep to the left and you come to the [3] Brazer Staffel Alpine pasture. Continue uphill on the trail between the house and stable and, after a few bends, you reach the highest point, the [4] Stierlochjoch (2,009 m).

From here it's a moderately steep downhill descent. After a few metres you leave the wide trail and continue straight on through the stands of pine and then through the forest.

You come to the forestry and Alpine pasture road. Here you go uphill to the right for a short time and you soon come to a narrow trail signposted to the “Wasserfallweg” trail branching off to the left, which takes you down to the [5] waterfall. Shortly after the waterfall there's a lovely barbecue area that’s highly recommended on hot days.

Follow the trail further downstream towards Zug. You come to a wide footpath and can now either go right, along the banks of the Lech river towards Lech am Arlberg, or left to the [6] fish pond and from there take the hiking bus back to your starting point.

OUR TIP

Special features: Spullersee is also suitable for fishing. Fishing permits can be obtained from various places, including Lech Zürs Tourismus.

Places of interest: the waterfall is a beautiful spot to spend some time.

Refreshment stops: Ravensburger Hütte, Brazer Staffel Alpe, fish pond in Zug, restaurants in Lech am Arlberg and Zug.

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