Hiking vacation in Austria
Hiking at the Arlberg!

HIKING VACATION AUSTRIA

The Warth am Arlberg region is a fantastic Eldorado for all those who love the outdoors and nature. Mountaineering, hiking or climbing – all this and much more is possible in this beautiful and impressive area.

The pleasant climate, the natural surroundings and the mountain summer invite families with children as well as all other fresh air fanatics to enjoy a hiking vacation in Austria.

Hiking on the
Arlberg

Mountain summer in the Alpine region on the Arlberg!

Always beautiful, a guided hike through meadows and forests on one of the eventful herb hikes. The guide will inform you about the medicinal herbs that grow in this area and the surrounding area.

Shared experiences in the great outdoors

Intact, unspoiled nature is the best base for nature lovers. Together with friends or with your children, you should not miss out on the night sky. Here the stars shine much brighter than in the city and thanks to the tranquillity of the surroundings, you have time to enjoy yourself.

Natural peaks are another magic that awaits you in this area or meet animals in the wild, which city children usually only get to see in the zoo.

The Warth at Arlberg hiking Area

Most visitors already know that the area between Arlberg and Bregenzerwald is an excellent winter sports region. However, just how beautiful the Warth recreation area is in summer and how much is on offer here has so far escaped the attention of many tourists.

The recreation area also enchants its guests in summer with its unspoiled nature and beautiful mountain scenery. In summer, you can experience a landscape full of discoveries and beautiful, romantic impressions of nature. At the same time, the recreation area is the perfect backdrop for your hiking vacation in Austria.

From hiking vacations to guided summit tours or via ferrata experiences, the Lech Valley has everything to make a hiker’s heart beat faster. The diverse scenery in Warth is also one reason why families with children feel so at home here. Another reason is the many attractions that you can include in your hiking vacation in Austria.

Fascinating and unique mountains and peaks await you for hiking and climbing:

  • Biberkopf 2.599 m
  • Widderstein 2.536 m
  • Braunarlspitze 2.649 m
  • Mohnenfluh 2.542 m
  • Karhorn 2.416 m

We will also be happy to help find mountain guide to accompany you on your tour to the summit cross.

Summer on the alm

Hiking vacation at its finest!

Guided hikes or themed hikes to one of the rustic alpine pastures. The extensive alpine world on the Arlberg will inspire you.

  • Sunrise tour to the Warther Horn
  • Herb hike "Herbs with all your senses"
  • Widderstein mountain tour
  • Sunset tour to the Höferspitze

Tour to the Biberkopf

An important entry in the summit book!

The ascent is not easy, but this mountain tour is definitely worth it. At the top of the cross at 2,599 m you will be rewarded and your heart will smile as you enjoy the view.

  • Feel free and feel the wind...
  • a fantastic view of the mountains awaits you

Luxury Lodges & Suites

Comfort and coziness!

After the unforgettable sports and leisure activities in nature, the exclusive lodges offer pure relaxation and cosiness to your heart’s content. Simply unwind, reflect on the day and enjoy the peace and quiet in front of the fireplace.

Enjoy your holiday in one of our unique designed lodges of 60 – 140 m² , suites or double rooms.

TIME FOR ADVENTURE ON A HIKING VACATION

A hiking vacation doesn’t necessarily mean that you go hiking with your children every day. Warth am Arlberg is a huge adventure playground for adults and children alike.

Let yourself be inspired by:

  • Flying Fox facilities
  • Climbing in the high ropes course
  • Children's horse riding
  • Archery course
  • Nature adventure playgrounds

Here, every guest, young and old, will find exactly the right summer adventure for them. The nature adventure playgrounds are designed and equipped in such a way that they are suitable for every age group.

Recreational Offer

Starting point Warth at Arlberg

Along and past lush meadows and green forests up the mountain. If you find it too much to hike the whole way, simply take the Steffisalp-Express chairlift, which is only 50 m from the hotel, and then enjoy the hike on the high plateau.

GUEST CARD FOR THE SUMMER - WARTH-CARD

Fascinating nature on the Arlberg!

The hiking bus and the Steffisalp-Express chairlift are two great means of transportation around Warth am Arlberg. With your Warth guest card you can use both means of transportation free of charge in summer and autumn. The guest card is available from 1 overnight stay at the Lodge Hotel. Enjoy your hiking vacation with us in Warth at Arlberg!

Trips with the hiking bus:

  • Conveniently by bus from Warth to Lech-Schlosskopf (line 40/40a or line 110) or from Warth-Hochkrumbach to Lech-Mautstelle Zug

Hikes from Warth with the chairlift:

  • Steffisalp-Express Warth (50 m from the hotel) open from 24.06. - 09.10.2023 from 9:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 17:00 - frequency: continuous

SUMMER GUEST CARD - LECH CARD

Experience the mountain summer on the Arlberg!

The Lech Card is another guest card that allows you to visit and hike in the Lech at Arlberg region in summer and fall.

If you are planning a short vacation in Warth, Lech or Zürs, a 2-day Lech Card is definitely worthwhile. The Lech Card is the perfect leisure offer for your summer vacation on the Arlberg. This card gives you access to everything Warth, Lech and Zürs have to offer, from the breathtaking scenery to the first-class hiking paradise.

If you are staying a little longer, we recommend the 7-day Lech Card, which gives you even more time to discover everything this beautiful area on the Arlberg has to offer.

With the Lech Guest Card, you enjoy free access to all cable cars and chairlifts in Lech and the Steffisalp-Express chairlift in Warth as well as admission to the Lech forest swimming pool, the bus including toll in the Zugertal valley and many other benefits and discounts.

Lech-Card Prices 2023

  • 1 – 2 days – 33,00 EUR
  • 3 – 4 days – 52,00 EUR
  • 5 – 7 days – 65,00 EUR
  • 8 – 14 days – 94,00 EUR
  • 15 – 21 days – 177,00 EUR

Children up to the age of 14 receive the Lech Card free of charge.

Seniors born from 1952 receive 30% off the Lech Card.

The Lech Card is available at our hotel from June 14 to October 6, 2025

This means free travel on the blue hiking bus, guided themed hikes, guided e-bike tours, admission to the Lech forest swimming pool (NEW: swimming training for your children), guided tour on Friday in the Skyspace-Lech at 1,800 m and much more.

Included are 5 cable cars that you can use with the Lech Card!

In summer, 5 lifts are open for guests in Lech, Zürs and Warth-Schröcken.

  • Oberlech cable car - open from 14.06. - 03.10.2023 from 8:30 - 12:00 & 12:30 - 18:00 (15 min. intervals (00, 15, 30 and 45)
  • Petersbodenbahn - open from 14.06. - 03.10.2023 from 9:00 - 17:00 - cycle: continuous
  • Rüfikopf cable car - open from 14.06. - 03.10.2023 from 8:30 - 17:30 (30 min. cycle - 00 and 30)
  • Seekopfbahn (Zürs) open from 01.07. - 03.10.2023, Tue - Sun from 9:00 - 17:00 - cycle: continuous - closed on Mon.
  • Steffisalp-Express Warth (50 m from the hotel) open from 24.06. - 09.10.2023 from 9:00 - 12:30 & 13:30 - 17:00 - Interval: continuous

Would you like to travel to the Arlberg or the Lech Valley? The Lech Card is available from June 14 to October 1, 2023. This guest card gives you free or reduced admission to numerous attractions in the valley. Whether you want to experience nature or enjoy culture, there is something for everyone with the Lech Card. So start planning your trip today and take advantage of all the opportunities the Lech Valley has to offer.

8 breathtaking Alpine and mountain passes

Wonderful hiking and climbing tours in Austria

*ArlbergpassPass at 1.793 meters above sea level
*Alpenpass BielerhöhePass at 2.037 meters above sea level
*ReschenpassPass at 1.504 meters above sea level
*Alpenpass FaschinajochPass at 1.486 meters above sea level
*BrennerpassBorder pass Brenner on 1.370 meters above sea level
*FilzensattelFilzensattel on 1.290 meters above sea level
*FlexenpassMountain pass on 1.773 meters above sea leve
*HochtannbergpassMountain pass Hochtannbergpass on 1.675 Meter

STARTING POINT FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE HIKING VACATION

A summer’s day with hiking boots on your feet and a rucksack filled with drinks and various tasty delicacies for a picnic is the ideal start to your hiking vacation in Austria. Leave the stressful world behind you for a few hours and place yourself in the caressing hands of nature.

For hikers and nature lovers, there is hardly a better and more beautiful way to leave the stresses of everyday life behind. The Lech Valley is still pristine, diverse and unique.

With these characteristics, it has a lot in common with the inhabitants of the Lech Valley. The people are warm, hospitable and have retained their original charm. The region is so varied that every hiker can enjoy the wonderful natural beauty.

HIKING TRAILS WITH POTENTIAL

The Lech Valley is part of the European long-distance hiking trail. It leads through the nature park region and is a real treat for tired and stressed eyes. For slightly older children, a trip to one of the numerous alpine pastures and huts is certainly an unforgettable experience.

Anyone who has ever been on a hiking vacation in this region will definitely come back, as there is hardly any other region in Austria as diverse as the Lech Valley.

As the Lech Valley Alps are not as high as the Central Alps, they are suitable for everyone and an Eldorado for hikers. The paths are excellently developed and signposted. There are also six modern summer mountain lifts at your disposal, with which you can cover several meters of altitude in comfort. This means that the fascinating viewpoints can be reached by every hiker.

More Space

Live in the middle of a fascinating mountain world. Sleep with an open window and breathe clear mountain air

More Time

Relax and unwind. Let go of everyday life, enjoy outstanding scenery and architecture and discover the power of tranquillity

More Passion

Experience hospitality away from mass tourism and enjoy quality time with your loved ones in the jewel of nature, the Arlberg

More Freedom

Get moving in nature. Whether in winter with skis or in summer with mountain boots