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Stuttgarter hut

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This wonderful mountain hike leads you through untouched valley basins and across mountain crests with beautiful views.

moderate

Distance 10.4 km

4:00 h

308 m

917 m

2,419 m

1,712 m

From the starting point Dorfhus you go to the Rüfikopf cable car and with the gondola directly up to the Rüfikopf. Now it goes the alp way down to the signpost, here you take the way left uphill on a yoke. Steep downhill to the Ochsengümpel. From here turn right until you reach the Rauhekopfscharte at a fork in the road on the right. You will reach the Stuttgarter Hütte, where you can stop and rest. Now you go downhill and reach the torrent and soon the Paziel valley. You continue to the Trittalpe and soon you reach a goods path that leads you downhill to Zürs. Continuing downhill past the mountain church you reach the main road from where the blue hiking bus takes you back to Lech.

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Special features: From the Bockbach saddle, you can enjoy a gorgeous view of the Allgäuer Alpen all the way to the Zugspitze. The route to the Stuttgarter Hütte is part of the Arlberg Trail from Lech to St. Anton. The white ‘A’ markings indicate the route.

Sights: Bergkirche Zürs – this mountain church is a religious building of several storeys towers above visitors like a castle. And, like a donjon, the three-storey tower symbolizes the significance of the church, which is additionally marked with a red cross.

Stuttgarter Hütte: The menu features both Austrian classics and Nepalese dishes.

Refreshment stops: Panorama restaurant Rüfikopf, Stuttgarter hut, Trittalpe, Hotel Enzian and restaurants in Lech am Arlberg.

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Difficulty

T2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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2,419 m

Lowest point

1,712 m

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1.9 km

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1.4 km

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1.1 km

Path

6 km

Road

49 m

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Roadbook

From the starting point of the walk at the Dorfhus, the route takes you straight to Rüfiplatz, where you can catch the Rüfikopfbahn cable car. Take the cable car up the Rüfikopf (2,350m). From here, take the wide alpine path downhill until you reach a signpost. Take the hiking trail to the left uphill to a pass. Continue along a relatively steep path with hairpins going downhill to a saddle. Follow the path downhill to the valley floor of the Ochsengümple. Follow the trail to the right to the very end of the valley. There are no more significant changes in altitude after this. From here, the trail becomes a little steeper going uphill until you reach a junction. Turn right going uphill to the Rauhkopfscharte. Then continue gently downhill to the Stuttgarter hut. After a bite to eat, follow the trail going steadily downhill until you reach a mountain torrent. The trail continues quite steeply downhill to the valley floor of the Pazüeltal. From here, the path continues in a gentle downward slope to the Trittalpe. Continue along a supply road gently downhill until you reach a paved back road in Zürs am Arlberg. Follow the road, continuing downhill past the mountain church, until you reach the main road. The hiking bus will take you back to the starting point from there.

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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.

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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

47.202088, 10.166465

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47°12'07.5"N 10°09'59.3"E

UTM

32T 588345 5228281

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

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

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Difficulty

T2 moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

10.4 km

Duration

4:00 h

Ascent

308 m

Descent

917 m

Highest point

2,419 m

Lowest point

1,712 m

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