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Mountain Hike recommended route Mountain Hike  · Lech Zürs and Stuben am Arlberg

Rüfispitze

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    A beautiful hike to a peak with a grand view.
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    Distance 10 km
    4:00 h
    469 m
    1,355 m
    2,632 m
    1,450 m
    A challenging hike starting at the Rüfikopf mountain station, along the serpentines and the grass line to the summit of the Rüfispitze.  Return the path back to the saddle, there a path turns right down and leads you to the Ochsengümpel. Continue along the Wösterspitze until you reach Wöstersattel. The alpine path leads you directly to the village of Stubenbach. The walks offer numerous possibilities for culinary delights.

    Author’s recommendation

    Sights: Geoweg Rüfikopf – a journey through the history of the Earth. On this exciting, informative hike you will pass through the grandiose alpine ”stone garden”, in which magnificent flowers and herbs provide enchanting contrasts to the various rock formations. 

    Refreshment stops: Panorama restaurant Rüfikopf and restaurants in Lech am Arlberg.

    Lifts required: Rüfibahn

    Alternative route: Instead of taking the gondola, you can also hike up from Lech via the Schwarzwand and the Schafalpweg (steep climb – approx. 2 hours).

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    T5 difficult
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    Highest point
    2,632 m
    Lowest point
    1,450 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.52%Dirt road 5.08%Forested/wild trail 15.21%Path 77.17%
    Asphalt
    252 m
    Dirt road
    507 m
    Forested/wild trail
    1.5 km
    Path
    7.7 km
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    Safety information

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    112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

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    Tips and suggestions

     https://www.lechzuers.com/en

    Roadbook

    From the hike starting point at the Rüfiplatz you reach the Rüfikopfbahn cable car. Take the cable car to the Rüfikopf top station (2,350 m). Then take the wide alpine path straight ahead downhill until you reach the signpost. A short ascent to a pass follows. From there, continue on a steep path with hairpins down to the saddle to the north-western ridge of the Rüfispitze. Keep going along the ridge. At the end of the grass ridge, there is a small cliff ascent that is secured by steel ropes. Continue across rocks and boulders to the Rüfispitze peak (2,632 m). This provides a wonderful view of the glittering Monzabonsee Lake. Take the same path back to the saddle. A path then branches off to the right, which you take going downhill to the plain of the Ochsengümple. After crossing a river, continue along a mountain ridge, ascending slightly, until you reach the intersection with the Friedrich-MeyerWeg. Follow the road below the Wösterspitzen peaks to the left until you reach the Wöster saddle. The path becomes slightly wider and descends in hairpins to the Tälialpe. Follow the alpine path further keeping to the left going downwards until you reach a paved back road in the Stubenbach district. Follow the road to the bus stop. From here, you can take the hiking bus back to the starting point or you can take the Flühenweg described above back to Lech am Arlberg town centre.
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    Public transport

    By train to Langen am Arlberg station or St. Anton am Arlberg. From there, buses (No. 750+760) run regularly to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    Directions

    From Germany: Take the A96 motorway to Bregenz from there on the A14 motorway to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 up to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198 through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    From Switzerland: Via the A13 motorway and the Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau border crossing on the A14 motorway to Bludenz. Continue on the S16 until exit Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Follow the B197 up to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198 through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    From Austria: Via the Inntalautobahn A12 and then via the S16 to the exit St. Anton am Arlberg (Arlberg Pass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlbergpass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198, drive through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

    Parking

    You can either park your vehicle directly at your host’s property or use the Anger underground parking garage. The garage is located right in the town center, across from the Dorfhus Lech. The garage is open 24 hours a day. The service station is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Cash payments are not accepted.

    Coordinates

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    47.202165, 10.166464
    DMS
    47°12'07.8"N 10°09'59.3"E
    UTM
    32T 588345 5228290
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    Book recommendation by the author

    Eine Wanderkarte zur Region erhalten Sie bei Lech Zuers Tourismus.

    Author’s map recommendations

    A hiking map of the region is available at Lech Zürs Tourismus.

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    Equipment

    Good footwear (ankle high, profile sole), rain protection, Lech Card and bus timetable.


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    Difficulty
    T5 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    469 m
    Descent
    1,355 m
    Highest point
    2,632 m
    Lowest point
    1,450 m
    Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Geological highlights Cableway ascent/descent Summit route Linear route

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