The sporty long-distance hiking trail connects all five Arlberg resorts of Lech, Zürs, Stuben, St. Christoph and St. Anton. The route encompasses 40 km of hiking trails amidst spectacular alpine scenery and is divided into three stages, accompanied by convenient cable car assistance. A separate Arlberg Trail Ticket and special services such as luggage transport round off this unique mountain experience.
Hike around the Arlberg Pass, which connects Tyrol and Vorarlberg. In the midst of fascinating high alpine landscapes that demand both stamina and surefootedness over this three-day hike. Enjoy authentic hospitality and well-deserved comfort in the villages in the evening, before the mountain beckons again the next morning ... It is scenarios like these that make the heart of every passionate hiker skip a beat. All made possible by the new Arlberg Trail, which enables hikers to explore in wonderfully relaxed style, accompanied by the customary top quality for which this alpine pass region has always been appreciated. The well signposted circular hiking trail encompasses a total length of 50 kilometres (incl. lifts), almost a fifth of which is covered by cable car. The total walking time is around 18 hours. A nice challenge, even for those mountain enthusiasts who have already racked up plenty of alpine experience.
You start in St. Anton, Lech or Stuben and ideally hike in a clockwise direction. In this direction, the routes and cable car timetables coordinate perfectly. You could potentially hike the route from St. Anton via Stuben (1st overnight stay), then via Seekopf to Lech (2nd overnight stay) and from there back to St. Anton (3rd overnight stay). Hikers traverse certain sections of the route by cable car, so "only" 6,038 metres of the total 9,550 metres in elevation difference remain to be surmounted on foot. Due to the high altitude, where snow fields persist well into the summer, the Arlberg Trail is only accessible in the months of July, August and September and with good weather forecasts.
In addition to offering an impressive experience of the natural landscape, the Arlberg Trail is characterised by first-class supporting conditions. Partner hotels in three villages welcome long-distance hikers with tailor-made offers. On request, luggage can be transported between the accommodations, so you only have a light rucksack to carry when tackling the individual stages. The specially conceived Arlberg Trail Ticket is available for the five cable car rides. Those who do not want to walk the entire route can get a taste of the "trail spirit" on individual stages, or along easier variants. Exit points dotted along the route ensure the safety of hikers in the high alpine terrain.
The Trail can be done from July - September.