Rüfikopf panoramic mountain in summer
At 2,350 m above sea level, the Rüfikopf panoramic mountain opens up a world of experiences: From spectacular views and exciting hiking trails to great food.
A sunny plateau full of impressions
Rüfikopf panoramic mountain
After a ten-minute ride, the Rüfikopfbahn mountain station welcomes visitors to a place of awe. From the spacious sun terrace of the panorama restaurant, guests can take in sweeping views across the mountains. The panorama stretches across all directions over the Arlberg region.
- Panoramarestaurant
- The Green Ring - Stage 1
- Hiking trails and summits
- 360° viewing platform
- Kästle Mountain Museum
- BlütenReich Rüfikopf
- The Geoweg and SteinZeitWeg trails
- Rüfikopf climbing garden
Rüfikopf panoramic mountain
A summer highlight in Lech Zürs
The Rüfikopf panoramic mountain is one of the summer highlights in Lech Zürs, bringing together nature, culture and enjoyment in a truly unique way.
The ascent with the Rüfikopfbahn cable car to 2,350 metres is an experience in itself, and at the summit a breathtaking panorama unfolds across the Arlberg region and the surrounding Alpine peaks.
From here, hikes such as the first stage of The Green Ring or the award-winning Geoweg geological trail set off, guiding visitors not only through the landscape but also through captivating stories, from ancient legends to fossils dating back millions of years.
Food lovers are also well catered for: the panoramarestaurant with its sun terrace invites you to pause and take it all in, while a variety of changing events add the perfect finishing touch to the mountain experience.
Whether hiking, exploring, marvelling or indulging, the Rüfikopf unites all the facets of the mountain summer season in Lech Zürs in the most impressive way.
Rüfikopfbahn cable car
The Rüfikopfbahn takes guests up to 2,350 m in just a few minutes. This is where the first stage of The Green Ring and the Geoweg Rüfikopf trail begin.
Good to know
- 12 June 2025 - 5 October 2025
- Daily 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Frequency: every 30 minutes (on the hour and half hour)
- Special: Open every Friday in July and August until 9:30 pm
The path of a thousand colours
BlütenReich Rüfikopf
The BlütenReich is a gentle nature trail that highlights the rich diversity of Alpine flora. Along the one-kilometre route, an impressive array of colours unfolds, from delicate Alpine roses to rare high-mountain plants. It is perfect for anyone wishing to take in a wealth of impressions within a short time. The walk takes around 45 minutes and is ideal for a leisurely stroll at Alpine altitude.
- Starting point: Rüfikopfbahn mountain station
- Difficulty: easy
- Distance: 1 km
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Nature trail: sturdy footwear is recommended
Geological circular hiking trail
The Geoweg geological trail
The Geoweg geological trail offers a journey back 200 million years, to a time when a tropical sea covered what are now towering mountains. Across 23 stations, hikers discover fascinating insights into fossils, rock formations and the geological history of the Rüfikopf massif. This easy circular hike takes around 2.5 hours and leads through the Steinernes Meer karst plateau to the idyllic Monzabonsee lake.
Discover fossilized squid
- Starting point: Rüfikopfbahn mountain station
- 23 Stations
- Difficulty: easy
- Distance: 3.4 km
- Duration: 2:30
- Abbreviation: SteinZeitWeg trail
Kästle Mountain Museum
The Kästle Mountain Museum is dedicated to the legendary ski brand from Vorarlberg. Original exhibits, tales of innovation and sporting triumphs, along with insights into the evolution of skiing, make this small yet remarkable museum a cultural highlight – right in the heart of the mountain.
Events in summer
Event highlights on the Rüfikopf panoramic mountain
From great food to atmospheric evenings, summer on the Rüfikopf is shaped not only by nature but also by convivial moments. Summit breakfasts with panoramic views, coffee and cake outings, morning drinks with music, and adventure evenings combine enjoyment and entertainment at lofty heights.
Discover events
- Daily: Rüfikopf summit breakfast
- Daily: Coffee and cake panoramic tour
- Every Thursday: Morning drinks with music
- Every Friday: Adventure evening at the Rüfikopf mountain
