Tours

2 Valleys Loop

Medium-length, moderately difficult and highly varied circuit, which takes you first to the Zürsbach, then the lovely crossing under the Flühen to the Walkersbach.

Tour-Quickfacts

Difficulty

moderate

Distance

6,9 km

Duration

01:10h

Ascent

226m

Descent

226m

The jogging starts at the starting point for the hike in front of the post garage and leads through Lech. Continue past Rüfiplatz to Omesberg. The route leads along the Zürsbach at the foot of the Omeshorn and crosses the stream at the bridge. On the other side of the river we walk back to the heating plant. There we cross the road. At the foot of the Rüfikopf we walk along the Flühenweg through the forest. At the foot of Rüfikopf we walk along the even path. After about 1 km we reach a forest road. It goes left uphill and at the next junction again left downhill to the Lech and a bridge. It goes again through the forest over the Flühenweg to Lech.

impressions

Details

Difficulty	moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point	1531 m
Lowest point	1438 m

Best time of year

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Our map

2 Valleys Loop

Safety information

EMERGENCY CALL:

140 Alpine Emergencies Austria-wide

144 Alpine emergency Vorarlberg

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

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

Turn-by-turn directions

The jogging starts at the starting point for the hike in front of the post garage. It goes on the asphalted road through Lech. After the Rüfiplatz the path branches off in the direction of Omesberg. On the way to Gstütalpe a path leads left through the forest. At the foot of the Omeshorn we walk along the Zürsbach. After about one kilometre you come to a bridge, cross it and walk back along the banks of the Zürsbach. The terrain is hilly and the route is mostly even. At the heating plant we cross the road and follow the Flühenweg at the foot of the Rüfikopf the path through the forest. After about 1 kilometre you come to a wide forest road. It goes right uphill. After about 10 minutes a path branches off to the left downhill to a bridge. After the bridge you go downhill on the wide forest road to the left, at the next junction at the barbecue area in Stubenbach turn left again. Through the forest we return to the Flühenweg, jog past the wooden hut and downhill to Lech. The view of Lech is fantastic. At the next junction we keep right downhill, reach a large car park and from there towards the town centre to the post garage.

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.

Getting there

From Germany: Take the A 96 to Bregenz from there on the A14 to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Switzerland: Via the A13 and the Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau border crossing onto the A14 as far as Bludenz. Continue on the S16 until the exit Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Austria: Take the Inntal motorway A12 and then the S16 to the St. Anton am Arlberg exit (Arlbergpass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlberg Pass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass you reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

Parking

You can either park your car directly with your host or in the Anger underground car park. The underground car park is located directly in the town centre opposite the Raiffeisenbank Lech.

Equipment

Running shoes, sportswear, Nordic Walking equipment