Spullersee Tour

Directions

From the hike starting point at the Rüfiplatz, follow the Lech Promenade upstream until you reach the old roofed wooden bridge. Turn right towards Zug here.

After leaving Zug district, the road leads onto a toll road (free for cyclists). Follow the paved road past the Gasthof Älpele and the forest camp until you reach the junction. Turn left and continue uphill past the Alpe Dalaaser Staffel until you reach the dam wall of the Spullersee Lake.

Along a gravel road, you go around the lake across the southern dam wall. From here, the path ascends towards the Ravensburger hut. After passing the Ravensburger hut, continue ascending at the Alpe Brazer Staffel until you reach the Stierlochjoch Pass (2,009 m). The path then continues on coarse gravel and with hairpin bends down to the Stierlochalpe. Follow this alpine path downhill towards Zug.

You will reach a paved back road at the fish pond. A short ascent follows, then turn right onto the main road. From here, bike through Zug town centre on the same path back to the starting point.

Suggestions

Special features: Up until the Spullersee Lake, the route is also suitable for racing bikes and road bikes.

Sights: St. Sebastian church in Zug – the justification for the construction of this small church was purportedly a vow made during the times of the plague in the early 17th century, a fact which is backed up by its dedication to St. Sebastian.

Refreshment stops: Restaurants in Lech am Arlberg or Zug, Gasthof Älpele, Dalaaser Staffel, Ravensburger Hütte, Brazer Staffel and fish pond.

Equipment

Helmet, weatherproof cycling clothes, first aid kit, pharmacy, water bottle, rucksack with rain gear, map, compass, eventually GPS device, food supply

optional extra equipment: elbows / knee pads / back protectors

Tools (mini pump, repair kit, spare hose)

Safety information

EMERGENCY CALL:

140 Alpine Emergencies Austria-wide

144 Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg

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

For more information please visit www.vorarlberg.travel/safety

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.