Couple walking through a snowy landscape. Couple walking through a snowy landscape.

Winter hiking in Lech Zürs

35/72 Open winter hiking trails

Those seeking the tranquility of winter will find it on the winter hiking trails of Lech Zürs. Cable cars and lifts provide access to the most beautiful winter hiking trails in the region. Fifty kilometers of groomed trails lead through snow-covered forests and across sunny high plateaus.

Couple walking through a snowy landscape. Couple walking through a snowy landscape.
Winter hiking

Exploring the winter mountain world on foot

From small trails or groomed winter hiking paths to steep mountain slopes, Lech Zürs offers variety at every level. Each route combines exercise, nature, and views in a unique way.

winter hiking in Lech Zürs

Interactive winter hiking report with live-information

Walking through a winter wonderland

Winter hiking in Lech Zürs

Numerous restaurants and huts along the winter hiking trails
Couple walking through a snowy landscape.
for pedestrians

Cable cars in Lech Zürs for everyone who is traveling on foot

The following cable cars and lifts can also be used without winter sports equipment:

  • Zugerbergbahn
  • Rüfikopfbahn
  • Schlegelkopfbahn
  • Schlosskopfbahn
  • Bergbahn Oberlech
  • Petersbodenbahn
  • Weibermahdbahn
  • Seekopfbahn
  • Zürserseebahn
  • Trittkopfbahn I and II
  • Flexenbahn

Please note: Pedestrians are not permitted on ski slopes. Tickets for guests without winter equipment are only valid for pedestrians without suitable winter sports equipment (for skiing).

winter hiking on the incomparable Rüfikopf

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The winter hiking trail starts at the Rüfikopfbahn mountain station and leads across the sunny plateau at Rüfikopf. Along the circular trail, various stations provide exciting insights into the fascinating element of snow and introduce personalities from the Arlberg region.

Snow-covered mountain with rocky peaks on a sunny day
Two people walking on a snowy mountain path, surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
A couple hiking on a snowy path in the mountains.
A stylishly dressed couple walking in a snowy mountain landscape.
Difficulty Duration Route Altitude
Long trail easy 90 minutes 2,7 km 200 hm
Short trail easy 45 minutes 1,4 km 100 hm
  • Starting point at the Rüfikopfbahn mountain station
  • The winter hiking trail stretches across the sunny plateau on the Rüfikopf and is signposted, groomed, and accessible as a circular route
  • Interesting and impressive information at various stations along the winter hiking trail
  • Benches with panoramic views
  • Rüfikopf panorama restaurant with sun terrace
  • Viewing platform with 360° panoramic view
  • Kästle Mountain Museum
  • Pedestrian tickets can be purchased directly at the valley station of the Rüfikopfbahn cable car
  • For pedestrians and winter hikers, there is also a special café & cake ticket offer including a ride on the Rüfikopfbahn cable car.

Please note

  • Last descent of the Rüfikopfbahn at 4:00 p.m., from February at 4:30 p.m.
  • Please be careful when crossing ski slopes! For their own safety, winter hikers should stay on the marked winter hiking trails. Due to time and machine bottlenecks, there may be delays in preparation. The winter hiking trail is only accessible when there is sufficient snow.
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Tickets for winter hikers

With the Sonnenabo ticket, winter hikers can comfortably and effortlessly reach the starting points of many high-altitude winter hiking trails. Single tickets for mountain and valley trips are also available at the ticket offices.

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