Tours

Zug - Älpele - Spullerwald - Zug

The cross-country skiing trail leads from Zug through the beautiful natural jewel of the Zug Valley.
Tour-Quickfacts
Tour-Quickfacts
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
6,6 km
Duration
01:15h
Ascent
163m
Descent
127m
You can start your cross-country tour directly in Lech at the bridge at the cross-country starting point and walk along the Lech River to Zug. Alternatively, you can take the blue local bus to Zug and get on the cross-country trail from the terminus. Up to the Älpele Inn it goes evenly up to slightly uphill. At Älpele Inn you can take a break and get some refreshments. Then take the left track in the direction of Spullerwald. A dreamlike round trip until you reach the starting point again.

Details

Difficulty difficult
Stamina
      
Experience
      
Landscape
      
Highest point 1608 m
Lowest point 1488 m
Best time of year
Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun
Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

Our map

Zug - Älpele - Spullerwald - Zug
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Turn-by-turn directions

You start at the valley station of the Zuger Mountain railway and follow the well-prepared trail along the Lech to Älpele Inn. From there it goes on until the cross-country trail branches off to the left and leads you out of the valley through the Spullerwald. Cross a bridge over the river Lech and return to the starting point.

Public transport

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

Getting there

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

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

From Austria: Via the Inntal motorway A12 and then via 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 to 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 Raiffeisenbank Lech. Opening hours 07:00 - 20:00 o'clock.

Equipment

Cross-country or skating equipment, cap, gloves, drinks, snacks, sunglasses and sun cream