Arlberg Trail
Your Alpine Adventure in Three Days
The Arlberg Trail extern connects the historic villages of St. Anton, St. Christoph, Stuben, Zürs and Lech into a unique long-distance hiking experience. Over approximately 52 kilometres, you will discover the breathtaking mountain world of the Arlberg – with cable car support to ease some of the elevation gain.
Facts
- Total length: approx. 52 km
- Walking time (pure): approx. 20 hours
- Elevation gain (without cable cars): approx. 6,132 m
- Highest point: 2,645 m (Valluga I mountain station)
- Lowest point: 1,300 m (St. Anton am Arlberg)
- Best season: July to September
- Stage locations: St. Anton am Arlberg, Stuben and Lech
- Variants: Two alternative routes with varying difficulty levels
Trail Highlights
- Refreshing mountain lakes: Maiensee, Albonaseen, Maroiseen, Stubener See, Zürsersee, Monzabonsee …
- Alpine hut stops with local cheese specialties
- Rich alpine flora & photo spots – from gentian to edelweiss
- Encounter marmots & ibex in their natural habitat
- Spectacular summit panorama with Patteriol and Kuchenspitze
- Highest point of the Way of St. James at St. Christoph
Stage Overview
St. Anton → Stuben
Main route
Take the Galzig cable car, follow the scenic Berggeistweg past the Maroiseen lakes and enjoy panoramic views from the Albonagrat before descending to Stuben. (Interactive Map) extern
Alternatives
Easy: Through the Rosanna Gorge, along the Maienweg trail and via the Rauztobel ravine to Stuben. (Interactive Map) extern
Moderate: From Galzig via the Paul-Bantlin trail to the Kaltenberg Hut, past Stubener See and down into the village. (Interactive Map) extern
Stuben → Lech
Main Route
Follow the panoramic Franz-Josef trail towards the Flexen Pass, continue to Zürs, take the Seekopfbahn cable car and hike via Madlochjoch to Lech. (Interactive Map) extern
Alternatives
Easy: Same trail to Zürs, then leisurely walk along the Zürsbach stream to Lech. (Interactive Map) extern
Moderate: Take the Seekopfbahn to Zürsersee, descend via Wiesele trail to Lech. (Interactive Map) extern
Lech → St. Anton
Main Route
Take the Rüfikopf cable car to the Stuttgarter Hut, continue via Erlijoch to Valluga I. From there (check cable car times), return to St. Anton by lift or on foot. (Interactive Map) extern
Alternatives
Easy: Hike down from Rüfikopf to Monzabonsee, past Monzabonalpe to Zürs. Return to St. Anton by bus (line 760). (Interactive Map) extern
Moderate: Take the bus from Lech to the Trittkopf lift in Zürs. Hike along the Zürsbach via the Gafri trail to Alpe Rauz. Climb to Ulmer Hut and descend via Arlensattel and reservoir. Return by Galzig cable car. (Interactive Map) extern
Service & Comfort
- Arlberg Trail Ticket: Valid for all required cable cars over four consecutive days.
- Luggage transport: Convenient baggage transfer between stages.
- Partner hotels: Selected accommodations in St. Anton, Stuben and Lech offer special packages for trail hikers.
Who is the trail suitable for?
The Arlberg Trail is ideal for sporty hikers with excellent fitness and surefootedness. Thanks to cable car support and optional easier routes, each stage can be flexibly adapted to your daily condition and the weather.
Start your adventure now
Ready for your next big hiking experience? Book your Arlberg Trail package – including accommodation, luggage transport and cable car ticket – directly via our official partner:
