Burgwald path

Directions

The walk starts at the hike starting point Rüfiplatz. You then follow the Lech Promenade downstream to Martin’s Chapel. Here, you follow the forest trail to your left, going steeply uphill. After the first incline, you will get to a rest place. Then continue through the forest, always slightly uphill. You can enjoy the view back over Lech from several clearings. You will eventually reach a forest road, which you follow downhill to the left through the forest. After the wooded area, you reach broad swathes through which the forest road winds its way downwards. Soon, you reach the rustic Rud-Alpe. Here, you can rest and have a bite to eat on the generous sun terrace or in the cosy interior with its open fireplace. Further on downwards you will pass a rest place.From here, it is only a few metres downhill until you get to a back road. Follow the road on the left-hand side and turn right at the next junction going downhill until you reach an old roofed wooden bridge. Follow the Lech Promenade to the left going downstream. When you reach the Pension Waldesruh, cross the Lech River on the bridge and you will end up back at the starting point.

Suggestions

Special features: The walk can be shortened by using the Oberlech cable car

Sights: Martin’s Chapel ”on the street”; roadside shrine in the Tannberg district

Refreshment stops: Restaurants in Lech am Arlberg or Oberlech and the Rud-Alp

Equipment

Good footwear (ankle high, profile sole), rain protection, Lech Card and bus timetable.

Safety information

The trail can also be used in rain or wet conditions.

EMERGENCY CALL:

140 Alpine Emergencies Austria-wide

144 Alpine Emergencies Vorarlberg

112 Eruo emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Public transport

By train to Langen am Arlberg station or St. Anton am Arlberg. From there, buses (No. 750+760) run regularly to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.