Trail Running in Lech Zürs, Austria

Trail running in Lech Zürs am Arlberg offers ideal conditions for runners seeking alpine terrain, varied routes and high-altitude training. Well-maintained trails lead through forests, across alpine meadows and into high mountain landscapes, providing both physical challenge and outstanding scenery.

The combination of elevation, fresh mountain air and diverse terrain makes Lech Zürs a prime destination for trail runners looking to improve endurance, strength and overall wellbeing.

In summer, Lech Zürs am Arlberg reveals its peaceful and authentic side. The perfect time to reconnect with both body and mind in the heart of the Alps. Whether walking, hiking or jogging across the stunning alpine plateaus and hiking trails of Lech Zürs, moving through nature at your own pace brings clarity to the mind. Exercise in the fresh alpine air supports physical training while also promoting mental recovery and regeneration. The restorative effect is every bit as valuable as the fitness benefit.

Recharge your batteries - The trails in Lech Zürs await!

The ten running trails in Lech Zürs cover a total of 54 kilometres. Extreme sports enthusiasts can power their way along them, just as joggers can relax and take their time. The routes are varied, leading over pebbly shore paths, soft meadows and fields, mossy forest and woodland paths. Running on natural surfaces is good for the muscles, is gentle on the joints, and massages the soles of the feet at the same time. In our interactive running map, we’ve compiled the most scenic trails for you.

Keen to give your circulation some extra momentum? Here’s how: Take your sports shoes off after a long run and put your feet in the cool waters of the Lech river. Breathe deeply a few times so that the wonderfully fresh mountain air penetrates to the base of the lungs. If ever you needed a reminder of just how good an active summer holiday in Lech Zürs am Arlberg can be, this is how holidays should feel.
 

Altitude training in the Arlberg region - Sustainable well-being

That which hikers and runners feel intuitively has long since been proven scientifically: Even a short time spent at medium altitudes, i.e. 1500-2500 metres, combined with exercise, has a positive impact on health and leads to lasting well-being. Body and mind regenerate and a feeling of happiness develops. 

These findings were confirmed by the Austrian Moderate Altitude Studies (AMAS I and II), parts of which were conducted in Lech Zürs am Arlberg. The results underline the positive effects of exercise and alpine altitude on physical and mental regeneration.