The Arlberg Trail is a challenging long-distance hiking trail that connects all five Arlberg villages: Lech, Zürs, Stuben, St. Christoph, and St. Anton. Divided into three stages and aided by cable cars, the trail covers a total of 40 km of hiking trails in spectacular alpine scenery. The signposted circular hiking trail covers a total length of 52 kilometers, almost a fifth of which is covered by cable cars. In total, it takes around 18 hours of walking and covers 6,038 meters of elevation gain. The ideal starting point is St. Anton, Lech, or Stuben, and the route should be walked clockwise so that the hiking sections and cable car rides fit together perfectly. Those who do not want to complete the entire circuit can also choose individual stages or easier alternative routes.
At a glance
Figures, facts & interesting information
- 5 locations - 3 stages - 3 days
- Total distance: 52.1 km
- Hiking trail without lifts: 40.2 km
- Pure walking time: approx. 18 hours
- Elevation gain incl. cable cars: 9,550 m
- 5 mountain railway rides (the Arlberg Trail Ticket is valid for all necessary mountain railways along the Arlberg Trail throughout the entire summer season)
- Highest point: 2,647 m (Valluga I mountain station)
- Lowest point: 1,304 m (St. Anton am Arlberg)
- Most challenging stage: Lech - St. Anton am Arlberg
- Difficulty: moderately difficult mountain trails
- Overnight stays in St. Anton, Stuben, and Lech
- Accessible: July, August, and September
Impressions
Arlberg Trail Ticket
The Arlberg Trail Ticket is valid for all necessary mountain railways along the Arlberg Trail on four consecutive days. Please note the operating hours of the mountain railways:
Rüfikopfbahn: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., every 30 minutes
Galzigbahn: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vallugabahn I: 8:30 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.
Seekopfbahn: Tue - Sun 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., closed on Mondays
Available at the ticket offices: Galzigbahn, Rüfikopfbahn, and Seekopfbahn
Prices
Adults: € 69,-
Children: € 38,-
Accommodation and luggage transport
Our official partner and booking center ASI Reisen offers two Arlberg Trail packages to choose from. In addition to accommodation in Lech, St. Anton, and Stuben am Arlberg, these packages also include luggage transport, detailed route descriptions, and GPS data for each stage.
All information and booking options can be found here.
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