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Geology hike ”Rüfikopf”

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Difficulty: mittel
Distance: 0 km
Ascent: 177 m
Descent: 175 m
Duration: 0 h
Deepest point: 2235 m
Highest point: 2332 m
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  • Höhenprofil

    The "stone witnesses" along the geological circular trail take you on a fantastic journey back through thousands of years, unveiling the secrets of a world which conjures up new dimensions of time. 

    From the hike starting point, follow the Lech Promenade upstream until you see the Rüfikopfbahn cable car to your left. Take the cable car up the Rüfikopf (2,350 m).

    When you have passed the top station of the Rüfikopfbahn cable car, turn right and follow the sign-posted path through the amazing ”Rüfikopf Plateau” until you reach a wider path that will take you to the Monzabonsee Lake.

    Here, follow the sign-posted path to your left going uphill to the pass. Then keep going uphill for a short stretch until you reach a wide alpine path. Turn right and follow the path back to the starting point.

    On the hike, every special geological feature along the trail is signposted with the Geoweg nautilus symbol and a number or a capital letter. 

    Presented by: Der Grüne Ring
    Author: Der Grüne Ring

  • Difficulty: mittel
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    		Altitude: 2332 m 2235 m Best season:
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    Characteristics:
    • Nice views
    • Geological highlights
    • Round tour
    • Mountain railway ascent/descent
    Safety instructions:

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY call:
    140 Alpine Emergencies throughout Austria
    144 Alpine Emergencies Vorarlberg
    112 Euro-Emergency-Call (works with every mobile phone / in every net)

    http://www.austria-holidays.info/en/hiking-mountains-austria/orientation-and-safety-1658504.html

     
    Equipment:

    Good shoes (ankle high, outsole), rainwear, Lech Card 
    More info & links:

    https://www.lechzuers.com/en

     

  • Directions

    From the hike starting point, follow the Lech Promenade upstream until you see the Rüfikopfbahn cable car to your left. Take the cable car up the Rüfikopf (2,350 m).

    When you have passed the top station of the Rüfikopfbahn cable car, turn right and follow the sign-posted path through the amazing ”Rüfikopf Plateau” until you reach a wider path that will take you to the Monzabonsee Lake.

    Here, follow the sign-posted path to your left going uphill to the pass. Then keep going uphill for a short stretch until you reach a wide alpine path. Turn right and follow the path back to the starting point.

     

    Start Rüfikopf uphill station
    Coordinates:
    Geogr. 47.20227 N 10.16689 E
    Destination Rüfikopf uphill station

    Waypoints

  • Public transportation:

    By train to Langen am Arlberg station or St. Anton am Arlberg. From there, buses (No. 91 +92) run regularly to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

     

    Approach:

    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.


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    Park:

    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.