Author’s recommendation
Places of interest: Kirchle Zug
Places to stop for refreshments: Restaurants in Lech and Zug, Lech fish pond
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Rote Wand, StubenFischteich Lech
Balmalp in summer
MAREND KIOSK
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/zuger-schleife#15.04/47.20071/10.11824Roadbook
The route along the River Lech is particularly pleasant and even – accompanied at all times by the soothing sound of the water. This section is ideal for maintaining a steady running pace. After a while, you’ll reach the Zug Kneipp facility – a perfect spot for a short break to refresh your legs in the cold water and recharge your batteries.
You’ll then cross a bridge and head to the opposite bank of the Lech. From here, the return route takes you back towards Zug on a gentle incline. The route remains varied and easy to run on.
The final stretch runs along the road back to the town centre. Here you’ll be rewarded with a particularly beautiful view of the Zug Valley before you reach your starting point again. A compact, varied running circuit offering natural refreshment and impressive scenery.
Rote Wand, Stuben
Full Service
Fischteich Lech
Balmalp in summer
Wasserfall
MAREND KIOSK
Forest Swimming pool in Lech
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
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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