Rüfispitze

Directions

From the hike starting point at the Rüfiplatz you reach the Rüfikopfbahn cable car. Take the cable car to the (1) Rüfikopf top station (2,350 m). Then take the wide alpine path straight ahead downhill until you reach the signpost. A short ascent to a pass follows. From there, continue on a steep path with hairpins down to the saddle to the north-western ridge of the Rüfispitze. Keep going along the ridge. At the end of the grass ridge, there is a small cliff ascent that is secured by steel ropes. Continue across rocks and boulders to the (2) Rüfispitze peak (2,632 m). This provides a wonderful view of the glittering (3) Monzabonsee Lake. Take the same path back to the saddle. A path then branches off to the right, which you take going downhill to the plain of the (4) Ochsengümple. After crossing a river, continue along a mountain ridge, ascending slightly, until you reach the intersection with the Friedrich-MeyerWeg. Follow the road below the Wösterspitzen peaks to the left until you reach the (5) Wöster saddle. The path becomes slightly wider and descends in hairpins to the Tälialpe. Follow the alpine path further keeping to the left going downwards until you reach a paved back road in the (6) Stubenbach district. Follow the road to the bus stop. From here, you can take the hiking bus back to the starting point or you can take the Flühenweg described above back to Lech am Arlberg town centre.

Suggestions

Special features: The hike can be shortened by using the Rüfibahn cable car.

Sights: Geoweg Rüfikopf – a journey through the history of the Earth. On this exciting, informative hike you will pass through the grandiose alpine ”stone garden”, in which magnificent flowers and herbs provide enchanting contrasts to the various rock formations.

Refreshment stops: Panorama restaurant Rüfikopf, Stubenbach Stüble and restaurants in Lech am Arlberg.

Equipment

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

Safety information

EMERGENCY CALL:

140 Alpine Emergencies Austria-wide

144 Alpine Notfälle 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.