Enjoy the variety: Hiking in Vorarlberg, Austria
For walkers, mountaineers and summiteers, a hiking holiday in Austria fulfils every wish. Especially if you spend it at the Arlberg. From idyllic alpine hikes and themed trails for children to challenging routes, you’ll find it all: How about the certified long-distance hiking trail “Lechweg”, the themed trail “The Green Ring” full of legends and myths of the region or the summit tours to the Mohnenfluh, the Rüfikopf or the Karhorn via ferrata?
The possibilities are endless and the choice is yours – if you find yourself struggling to decide on your next hike in the Austrian Alps, our experienced guide will be happy to accompany you to your new favourite places.
The peak of comfort at our hiking hotel in the Alps
In Lech am Arlberg in Austria hiking stands for a divine combination of adventures in nature, comfort and joy. At the Sonnenburg hiking hotel in the Alps, you will be provided with everything your heart desires:
- hiking snack or picnic basket
- guided hikes with our hiking guide
- tours starting and ending directly at the Sonnenburg
- gondolas and mountain railways in the immediate vicinity
- regional buses and hiking bus
- free use of public transport with the Lech Card
- laundry service for hiking clothes
- recommendations for your next hike
Tips from the Sonnenburg
Hiking map of the Arlberg
Hiking is an activity of the legs,
and a state of the soul.Josef Hofmiller
So versatile, a hiking holiday in Austria
From nature trails for the little ones to great mountain tours with the whole family to challenging mountaineering routes for the most experienced. The Sonnenburg is the ideal starting point for all these wonderful excursions. Because a hiking holiday in Austria can only be this multifaceted when spending it at the Arlberg.
For kids: forest & nature trails
Start your hike in the Alps right at the doorstep of our hotel – and don’t forget to bring your little ones! The nearby Tannberg and the Libellensee lake offer short but beautiful circular trails where your kids can explore nature and all its wonders. And small adventures like this make your family holiday in Vorarlberg a cherished experience for all.
Leisurely through the mountains
For leisurely hikers and families, the great network of trails at the Arlberg is particularly inviting. Even with a pushchair, back carrier and without real mountain boots, some medium-length hikes in the Alps can be easily completed and enjoyed – such as the three-hour tour on wide paths to the spring of the Lech river.
The sky is the limit
Where there are high peaks, there are great challenges. And hikers willing to take them on. Prepare well and fuel yourself right before setting off on the demanding four-hour hike to the imposing Mohnenfluh or the six-and-a-half-hour tour to Zug via Butzensee and the Göppinger alpine hut. Strenuous? Yes. Worthwhile? Even more so.
Hiking bliss every step you take: Our tips in Vorarlberg
Start making fond memories when taking your very first step outside the door of our hiking hotel in the Austrian Alps. Around 350 kilometres of perfectly signposted trails – from easy to challenging – invite you into the fascinating mountain world. Enjoy the peace and quiet and walk through nature with curiosity – you might spot deer, chamois, ibex or other forest and mountain dwellers.
Due to the alpine weather conditions, you should wear good footwear and suitable outdoor clothing when hiking in Vorarlberg. And last but not least: Make sure you find balance and relax. Experience what our spa at the Arlberg hast to offer, jump into our pool and pamper your tired muscles in the sauna. Or grab a good book from the library of your literature hotel Sonnenburg to round off your day.
Frequently asked questions about hiking at the Arlberg
Does Hotel Sonnenburg offer guided hikes?
Hotel Sonnenburg will gladly provide you with a hiking guide. The guide takes you to new favourite spots away from the well-trodden paths. Tours start and end right at the hotel. You can also get tour tips at the reception if you would like to explore the area on your own.
Which hikes are suitable for families with small children?
Around Tannberg and the Libellensee lake, you will find short, child-friendly circular trails and educational trails. At lovingly designed stops, little explorers turn into real researchers. This keeps hiking at the Arlberg entertaining for even the youngest.
Is hiking with a pram or baby carrier possible at the Arlberg?
From Oberlech, there are also leisurely hikes that are well suited not only for children, but also for prams and baby carriers. One example is the roughly three-hour hike to the source of the river Lech, the Lechquelle.
What hiking highlights are there around Oberlech?
The region’s highlights include the Lechweg and the Grüner Ring. The Lechweg is a long-distance hiking trail that leads from the Formarinsee lake for more than 125 kilometres to Füssen. Its first stage, which takes around five hours, runs from the Formarinsee to Lech. The Grüner Ring is a themed hike in three stages around Oberlech. Over 28.5 kilometres, you will encounter 35 legends and artistic installations. Thanks to the Seekopfbahn cable car, you can also start directly with the second stage.
Which summit tour is suitable for experienced hikers?
Experienced mountain hikers choose the roughly four-hour tour up the Mohnenfluh or the approximately six-and-a-half-hour route via the Butzensee lake and the Göppinger Hut to Zug. Both alpine tours lead high up and reward you with far-reaching views over the Arlberg area. Good equipment is absolutely essential.
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Three themed hikes in Lech, Vorarlberg
Of course, we are not letting you set off without a recommendation or two. No matter what kind of hike you fancy, our team at the hiking hotel Sonnenburg in Austria will be happy to help you. As a little foretaste, we would like to introduce you to three themed hikes in Lech, which can be conquered in several stages.
The Lechweg
The famous long-distance hiking trail – the Lechweg – leads you from Lake Formarin in Lech over 125 kilometres through the Alps and through one of the last wild river landscapes in Europe to Füssen. You follow the Lech river on your way, from its source to the Lechfall waterfall.
If you’re not in the mood for a multi-day tour, you can make do with the first stage – as it is certainly beautiful: The first stage of the trail takes you from Lake Formarin to Lech. Take the hiking bus to Lake Formarinsee, marvel at the glittering eye-catcher and then start your approximately 5-hour hike back to Lech.
The Green Ring
The Green Ring is inspired by the famous ski circuit, the White Ring. In three stages, the hike in Oberlech takes you over mountain ridges and through valleys, past mountain lakes and rivers. Along the entire 28.5 kilometres, you will be accompanied by mythical creatures and their lore.
Explore all 35 legends or pick out individual sections of the trail – thanks to the Seekopfbahn mountain cableway, you can also join the second stage directly – and let the artistic installations whisk you away into a mysterious world. The magical forest of legends is already waiting for you. Who knows what you might discover.
Tannberg trail
The Tannberg themed trail takes you 85 kilometres through the Tannberg hiking region and you will be walking in the footsteps of the Walser – an Alemannic ethnic group in the Alpine region. Numerous cultural and natural sights await you along the way, as well as the beautiful mountain landscape and glistening mountain lakes.
57 stops provide historical insights into the villages of Lech, Warth and Schröcken, where Walser culture, tradition and customs are celebrated. And there are also little treasures hidden here and there for all geocaching fans. This hike is perfect for the whole family.
