Schafberg Trail
Author’s recommendation
Places of interest: The Lechquellengebirge mountains
Places to stop for refreshments: Restaurants in Zug, Ravensburger Hütte, Älpele, Klostertaler Alpe
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Rote Wand, StubenBalmalp in summer
Klösterle
Alphorn, Inn
Safety information
The path crosses grazing land – please follow the rules and close the gates behind you.Staying safe around grazing livestock
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies in Vorarlberg
112 European emergency number (works with any mobile phone/network)
Tips and suggestions
https://www.lechzuers.com/en/schafberg-trail#11.96/47.1766/10.08208Roadbook
A varied loop with a steady climb, a central alpine section and a smooth return route along the water.
Rote Wand, Stuben
Full Service
Balmalp in summer
Wasserfall
Stierlochsattel
Stierlochjoch
Stierlochjoch
Ravensburger Hütte
Spullersee
Spuller See
Südstaumauer Spuller See
Spulersee
Nordstaumauer Spuller See
Alpe Dalaaser Staffel
Klösterle
KUNSTRAUM ZUG
Alphorn, Inn
Public transport
The stations at St. Anton am Arlberg and Langen am Arlberg are served regularly by local and long-distance trains. From there, you can take the bus (line 750/760) to Lech am Arlberg.Directions
From Germany: Take the A96 to Bregenz, then the A14 to Bludenz, and continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 through Stuben, up the winding roads to the Flexengalerie, and over the Flexen Pass to reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.From Switzerland: Take the A13 and cross the border at Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau, then follow the A14 to Bludenz. Continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Take the B197 through Stuben, up the winding road to the Flexengalerie, and over the Flexen Pass to reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.
From Austria: Take the A12 Inntal motorway and continue on the S16 to the St. Anton am Arlberg (Arlberg Pass) exit. Follow the B197, first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlberg Pass to Alpe Rauz. Here, turn right onto the B198. Pass through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexen Pass to reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.
Parking
You can either park your car directly at your host’s property or in the Anger underground car park. The underground car park is situated right in the town centre, opposite the Dorfhus.Coordinates
Recommended maps for this region:
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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