Petersboden Chairlift Bergbahn Oberlech Cable Car The Steffisalp Express Forest Swimming Pool Lech Seekopf Chairlift Rüfikopf Cable Car
In just a few minutes, the cable car transports guests up to the panorama restaurant with 360 degree panorama platform at an elevation of 2,350 m.
The mountain station of the Rüfi kopf Cable Car is the ideal starting point for the 1st stage of the Green Ring, the Arlberg Trail and the Geoweg Rüfikopf Trail. New: The two themed trails: “Das BlütenReich & “Der Steinzeit-Weg”. You will find information material in the Lech Zürs tourist office.
Green Mobility - Local Bus
From the open sun deck, enjoy the journey to a true jewel of nature in the Zugertal valley: the Formarinsee and Spullersee. The local bus will transport you in an environmentally friendly manner to the villages of Lech, Zug, Oberlech, Stubenbach, Zürs and to the neighbouring villages of Warth, Schröcken* and Elbigenalp* in the Lechtal valley. After your hiking tour, the local bus transports guests back to the starting point quickly and easily.
*yellow Postbus busses
The Seekop ahn Cable Car provides access to the scenic hiking area surrounding the hidden Zürsersee lake. Located directly at the mountain station, the Seekopf Restaurant invites guests to stop for refreshment or a bite to eat. Our hiking tips: The second stage of the Green Ring or the 2 lakes panoramic tour to the Ravensburger Hütte.
Featuring nobly designed cabins, the cable car transports guests directly to Oberlech, a higher elevation district of Lech am Arlberg. From here, guests can easily access the Arlenzauberweg trail, which leads to the Rud-Alpe mountain restaurant with a water playground, the Streichelzoo Muxelhof petting zoo or the Skyspace-Lech art exhibition. There’s also the “Gipt’s das?” geocaching adventure for thrill seekers.
The Lech Golf Academy
The 6-seater chairlift transports guests up to almost 2,000 m elevation and the perfect starting point for numerous hikes. In the Tannberg hiking region, for example, follow in the footsteps of the Walser people to the old mountain village of Bürstegg. Two huts, „Der Wolf” and the Kriegeralpe, are close at hand. Our tip: Don’t miss a tour through the Gipslöcher nature reserve to see the gypsum holes.
The mountain station of the chairlift is a popular starting point for great hikes in the Tannberg mountains. For example, guests can hike in the footsteps of the Walser people from Warth in the shadow of the Karhorn mountain over to Lech and discover one of the Arlberg’s most beautiful hikes. To reach the Steffisalp Express, take the blue local bus ( line 703).
Theme Hikes in the Arlberg Region Kids Adventure Programme Family Programme
Due to the sheer diversity of our mountain world, many secrets can only be discovered when accompanied by our expert Arlberg guides. Get to know our nature and history better on guided themed hikes: discover, e.g., the incredible power of Lech‘s mountain herbs, journey back in time to the settlement of the Arlberg in the Tannberg area, uncover the history of a ocean in the Arlberg region, or explore the hiking tour to the Stuttgarter Hütte. Curious? More information about the guided tours can be found in the weekly programme.
Lech Museum Huber Hus
From 03. July - 08. September 2023, we o er an exciting children’s week programme for all our young guests in collaboration with the experienced guides of Arlberg Alpin. As part of this exciting programme, children aged 5 to 14 years get to know our area’s nature in an active manner while discovering something new and exciting every day. Offered activities include children‘s canyoning in the rushing waters, thrilling routes at the children‘s climbing area on the Rüfikopf mountain and a play day at the forest swimming pool Lech. By the way: Children up to 14 years get the Lech Card for free.
Summer weekends (Sat Sun) are all about families. Together with the guides of Arlberg Alpin, canyoning on Saturdays! Enjoy the thrill of swimming through gorges with deep turquoise-green water, sliding down natural slides, abseiling from high waterfalls and jumping into water pools. On Sundays, the whole family can ascend the Rüfi kopf mountain, where climbing, belaying and abseiling are explained in a playful way. The family programme will take place on weekends from 08. July - 10. September 2023.
LechErLeben Skyspace-Lech Bowling & Libary at the Sportpark
Experience Lech in a new way - locals show you the Lech feeling: True to the motto: More time, more space. In special times like these, we reflect on the essentials: Nature and the incredible variety it gives us day after day. Our offer: Yoga & Pilates in the mountains, the power of the Lech spring water, stress-reducing effect of the mountain forest, Bike&Hike around Lech, the healthy Lech products. This all takes place from 03. July - 10.
September 2023
With the opening of the Skyspace Lech designed by internationally renowned artist James Turrell, the Arlberg region now boasts a walk-in work of art that invites guests to experience light and space in a unique way. The Skyspace light concept, featuring the fascinating interplay of colours as imagined by James Turrell, is showcased during sunset when the dome is open.
The Huber Haus, which dates back to 1590, invites visitors to discover the history of rural living and working life. Enter the Huber family’s parlour, side chamber, kitchen and workshop and be transported back in time! The kitchen from the 16th century constitutes the building‘s oldest historical core. Every year, a special exhibition delights numerous visitors.
Nature is the architect of our golf course: gently nestled in the breathtaking Zugertal valley, this 9-hole course winds along both banks of the Lech river. The area’s beauty will take your breath away even before the first shot. Have you always wanted to play golf in the high mountains? Included in the Lech Card is one daily fee for the driving range, the putting green and the pitching area at the Berghof practice facility.
Swim Training for Children
Swim training for children: The new forest swiming pool is perfect for a diversified swim trianing. While doing exciting excersises, te children will go from one pool to the other: 25-metre sports pool, aquafit pool and of course to the wide wave slide. This will take part every thursday from 06. July - 07. September 2023.
The completely renovated Forest Swimming Pool now features two new outdoor pools: a 25-metre sports pool with diving area and an aquafit pool with attractions such as bubble loungers, waterfall showers, massage jets and air bubble plates. There’s also a brand-new, wide wave slide with its own pool in addition to a wonderful playground for children!
E-Bike Tour
Explore Lech’s beautiful natural landscape with a bike guide. One week guests will head to the Spullersee lake, and another week towards Warth. With the aid of modern e-bikes, train your body and spare your joints at the same time, leaving you with more energy to enjoy nature and the unique views of the route.
Entry to the Zugertal Valley
The Zugertal valley nature paradise is one of the most popular destinations in our holiday region. The blue local bus service transports guests directly from the village centre of Lech to this pristine side valley. Discover the Spullersee and Formarinsee lakes, the Steinernes Meer karst plateau, the wonderful Lechweg trail or hike to one of the three Alpine club huts in the Lechquellengebirge.
THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIVE DAY DESTINATIONS
YOU CAN VISIT IN THE ZUGERTAL:
With games and sports, there’s plenty of fun to be had even when the weather is poor. Spend an hour bowling with friends in our welcoming bowling area with 4 lanes in addition to many other recreational games. Early reservation at o ce@sport-park-lech.at is requested.
Books create adventures in your mind. Visit our library at sport.park.lech and immerse yourself in the world of literary adventure. More than 4400 books are at your disposal here and borrowing books is free of charge for Lech Card holders.
Mountain Sunset at the Rüfikopf
Every Friday evening in July and August, there is an exclusive gondola ride up to the Rüfikopf to admire the sunset at 2,350 metres. Experience this indescribable atmosphere of the natural spectacle with the impressive peaks around Lech. If you wish, you can hike together with a hiking guide from Rüfikopf via the Monzabonalpe to Lech. The last ride to the valley is 9:30 pm.
Alpine Water Park
Embedded in the magnificent surroundings of the upper Klostertal valley, the natural swimming pool is a special experience. Dive in and enjoy the crystal clear water of the Arlberg. Especially suitable for families, there is also a children’s pool and a 2m high diving tower.
Mountain Breakfast at the Kaltenberghütte
High above Stuben, enjoy the most important meal of the day, between 9:00 and 11:15 am at the Kaltenberghütte. Crispy farmer’s bread with fresh alpine butter and mountain cheese matured for 12 months tastes even better at 2,089m above sealevel. Of course, coffee, cappuccino or a tea of your choice are also available. Book at least one day in advance by emailing info@kaltenberghuette.at or calling +43 664 9280636. A vegetarian mountain breakfast is also available.
• 1st stage Lechweg
• Steinernes Meer certifi ed with the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal
• Panoramic tour Gehrengrat
• Formarinsee and Rote Wand Austria’s most beautiful place 2015
• Spullersee – popular fi shing pond at 1.826 m
• Freiburger Hütte
• Ravensburger Hütte
• Göppinger Hütte
• Gasthaus Älpele
• Lechquelle
