From Lech to the Skyspace-Lech

Directions

You start the winter hiking trail at the Oberlech mountain railway and cross the Lech. Then turn right and follow the path to the main road. Shortly after, the signposted hiking trail branches off to the left. Follow the path uphill through the forest. Soon you will reach the first highlight of the hike. A beautiful vantage point with a view of Lech. The path runs uphill. After about 20 minutes you reach Oberlech. The trail continues past the Oberlech mountain railway to the Skyspace. You cross the ski slope and arrive at Hotel Mohnenfluh. The trail passes the Hotel Mohnenfluh. After about 5 minutes, the path to Schottenhof branches off to the left. The Skyspace is already in sight. After another 5 minutes the way leads right away to the Skyspace. The panoramic view of the surrounding mountains is breathtakingly beautiful. Optionally you can continue on the winter hiking trail or descend the same way back into the valley to Lech.

Alternatively, you can return to the valley with the Oberlech mountain railway.

Suggestions

In Oberlech there are numerous possibilities to stop off in a restaurant.

Take part in a Skyspace Lech guided tour. Click here for tickets

Equipment

Solid winter shoes with good profiled sole, winter clothing, gloves, hood, sunglasses, sun cream

Safety information

EMERGENCY:
140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies Vorarlberg
112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone from any network)
www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Public transport

Take the train to Langen am Arlberg or St. Anton am Arlberg station. From there, buses (no. 750+760) run at regular intervals to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.