Tours

From Omesberg to Zug

Starting from the Gasthaus Omesberg, this beautiful cross-country ski run leads partly along the Lech and through the forest to Zug.
Tour-Quickfacts
Tour-Quickfacts
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2,4 km
Duration
00:47h
Ascent
44m
Descent
18m
The cross-country trail starts at the foot of the Omeshorn, at Gasthof Omesberg. First it goes slightly downhill and later along the Lech, through the forest to Zug. It is worth taking a short break at a small bench along the way and enjoying the beautiful landscape.

Details

Difficulty easy
Technique
      
Stamina
      
Experience
      
Landscape
      
Highest point 1490 m
Lowest point 1461 m
Best time of year
Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun
Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

Our map

From Omesberg to Zug
Safety information

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Turn-by-turn directions

At the foot of the Omeshorn there is the Gasthof Omesberg - the name of the district where the cross-country ski run starts. Directly in front of the mentioned restaurant, the cross-country ski trail begins towards Zug. Follow the perfectly groomed cross-country ski trail straight ahead along the banks of the Lech river to Zug. Here you can either turn around and walk back to Lech, or follow the trail towards Gasthof Älpele.

Public transport

Take the train to Langen am Arlberg or St. Anton am Arlberg station. From there, buses (no. 750+760) run at regular intervals to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

Getting there

From Germany: Take the A 96 to Bregenz from there on the A14 to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Switzerland: Via the A13 and the Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau border crossing onto the A14 as far as Bludenz. Continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Austria: Take the Inntal motorway A12 and then the S16 to the St. Anton am Arlberg exit (Arlbergpass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlberg Pass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

Parking

You can park your car either directly with your host or in the underground car park Anger. The underground car park is located directly in the town centre opposite the Raiffeisenbank Lech.

Equipment

Cross-country skiing equipment, cap, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen