For over 60 years, The White Ring has defined the skiing experience in Lech Zürs am Arlberg, standing as a legendary ski circuit and an icon of winter sports. The route links Lech, Zürs, Zug, and Oberlech via some of the most spectacular runs in the ski region, set against the dramatic mountain backdrop of the Omeshorn.
Starting points:
Winter sports enthusiasts can access the ski circuit from nearly all slopes in Lech Zürs. Key start points are marked with dedicated pillars:
The ski circuit is fully signposted for easy navigation. The distinctive “The White Ring” symbols along the ski runs provide orientation.
| Cable car/ski run | Length (in m) | Difference in altitude (in m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rüfikopf I + II | 2,131 | 890 |
| 2. Steinmännle (#181) | 1,634 | 366 |
| 3. Schüttbodenlift | 590 | 155 |
| 4. Schüttboden-Zürs (#185) | 1,607 | 248 |
| 5. Trittalp | 920 | 288 |
| 6. Hexenboden Direct (#125) | 1,798 | 466 |
| 7a. Seekopf | 1,548 | 514 |
| 7b. Zürsersee | 1,587 | 491 |
| 8. Madloch | 1,520 | 285 |
| 9. Madloch Zug (#170) | 4,187 | 954 |
| 10. Zugerberg | 1,443 | 615 |
| 11. Balmengrat | 222 | 5 |
| 12. Kriegeralpe-Petersboden-Oberlech-Lech (#200) | 4,236 | 644 |
| Total | 21,688 | 5,439 |
With the Ski Arlberg app, take your “The White Ring” skiing experience home with you. By tracking your ski day using the Ski Arlberg app, you can collect and save your data – and even enter weekly prize draws for exclusive White Ring belts designed by Luis Trenker.
The White Ring is the Alps’ most legendary ski circuit. For over 60 years, it has linked Lech with Zürs, Zug, and Oberlech, blending nature and technology.
The White Ring is a half-day challenge, covering approximately 22 kilometres and 5,500 vertical metres, while also offering a scenic tour on easy to intermediate ski runs.
Winter sports enthusiasts can access the ski circuit from almost any slope in Lech Zürs. The main starting points are clearly marked with starting poles:
The entire ski circuit is fully signposted, with the distinctive The White Ring symbols along the slopes providing clear guidance.
The skiing experience on The White Ring varies with the season and snow conditions. Our tip: In late winter, the ski runs in Lech and Oberlech are the first to turn into spring snow, while the Zürs and Zug areas provide equally enjoyable skiing later in the day.
The live info provides up-to-date details on the lifts and ski runs.
With the Ski Arlberg app – which includes a prize competition!
Yes, the brochure is available at all cash desks – or can be downloaded from the Ski Arlberg website.
“The White Ring – The Race” in Lech Zürs am Arlberg enjoys international cult status. Each year, over 1,000 dedicated winter sports enthusiasts take part in the public ski race, competing in an event watched with great excitement by numerous spectators.
The next "The White Ring - The Race" will take place on 17 January 2026.
You can register for "The White Ring - The Race" via the link below.
This ranking combines the results of the two Arlberg races: “The White Ring – The Race” in Lech Zürs am Arlberg and “Der Weisse Rausch” in St. Anton am Arlberg.
In summer, the legendary White Ring ski circuit takes on a whole new perspective: explore The Green Ring on the three-day stage hike.
