Tours

Hiking tour to the Wannenkopf

A sunny walk that can also be done in late autumn.

Tour-Quickfacts

Difficulty

easy

Distance

10,0 km

Duration

04:00h

Ascent

520m

Descent

735m

An adventurous hike through the picturesque landscape of Lech, guaranteed with an experience factor. You start at the hiking starting point at the Rüfiplatz and take the hiking bus in the direction of Oberlech with the terminal station Schlössle. Go uphill from the lookout point Tannegg and turn right downhill over the bridge to the Gaisbühealpe. Uphill over the Auenfeldsattel, you follow the hiking trail on the right and find an alpine path just before Bürstegg. If you like, you can rest in Bürstegg or continue walking past the barn, keep left and go uphill to the head of the tub. The steep serpentines downhill lead you to Warth and you can take the hiking bus back to Lech. Numerous rest stops invite you to linger and enjoy the culinary delights.

impressions

Details

Difficulty	easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point	1906 m
Lowest point	1513 m

Best time of year

Jan	Feb	Mär	Apr	Mai	Jun
Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Dez

Our map

Hiking tour to the Wannenkopf

Safety information

EMERGENCY CALL:

140 Alpine Emergencies Austria-wide

144 Alpine Emergencies Vorarlberg

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

www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Turn-by-turn directions

Directly from the starting point at the Rüfiplatz take the hiking bus in the direction of Oberlech. Get off at the terminus "Schlössle". Follow the asphalted road uphill to Tannberg vantage point. From here a forest path leads you down to the right downhill to a bridge. On the other side of the road we continue uphill to the Gaisbühelalpe. Over colourful mountain meadows, the trail climbs slowly uphill and downhill to Auenfeldsattel. Turn right here and follow the hiking trail uphill and then down again until you come across an alpine path just before Bürstegg. Turn left to Bürstegg. Here you can rest and enjoy the unique landscape and tranquillity. Follow the path past the stable and keep left. The path leads into a small depression and from there uphill to the top of the tub. From there, a forest trail leads down steep serpentines to Warth. You can take the hiking bus back to Lech.

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.

Getting there

From Germany: Take the A96 motorway to Bregenz from there on the A14 motorway to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 up to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198 through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

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

From Austria: Via the Inntalautobahn A12 and then via the S16 to the exit St. Anton am Arlberg (Arlberg Pass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlbergpass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198, drive through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

Parking

You can either park your vehicle directly at your host or park it in the underground garage in Anger. The underground car park is located directly in the centre of town opposite Raiffeisenbank Lech. Opening hours 07:00 - 20:00 o' clock.

Equipment

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