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Over the Steinmayerweg to the Göppingen hut
Photo: Lech Zuers Tourismus GmbH
Photo: Lech Zuers Tourismus GmbH
Photo: Lech Zuers Tourismus GmbH
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Höhenprofil
This long and difficult tour should be done early in the morning and only in good weather. Wonderful views and cosy refreshment stops await you.
Start your hike at the Wanderstarplatz Rüfiplatz. Take the blue hiking bus to Formarinsee and get off at the last stop Formarinsee. Continue on foot to Alpe Formarin and then left uphill to Schönbühel. Slightly downwards you reach the upper Johannesjoch. A steep ascent leads you after a hollow uphill to the summit of eastern Johanneskopf. The path continues to the Göppinger hut where you arrive after an extensive rest the steep serpentines downhill at the Upper Älpele. Continue downhill to Gasthaus Älpele where you can once again have a culinary break. You can easily take the hiking bus back to Lech.
Special features: A very beautiful and wildly romantic high-level trail. Sights: Göppinger Hütte climbing garden - just behind the hut you will find the natural climbing garden for sports climbers with around 10 different routes. Refreshment stops: Älpele Inn, Göppingen Hut and restaurants in Zug and Lech.
Eine Wanderkarte zur Region erhalten Sie bei Lech Zuers Tourismus um EUR 7,00.
Presented by: Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH
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Difficulty: schwer Condition: Experience: Landscape: Altitude: Best season: JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Safety instructions: EMERGENCY CALL:
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Equipment: Good footwear (ankle-high, profile sole), rain cover, drink, snack, Lech Card and bus timetable.
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Directions
Take the free hiking bus (please note the toll) from the starting point towards Formarinsee. Get off at the last stop Formarinsee. Continue to the Formarin Alp, where the path branches off to the left uphill. This is followed by a short steep upswing over steel-backed rock heels. Soon the path leads a little more moderately through a wide hollow to Schönbühel. From here it goes slightly down to the Upper Johannesjoch. From here it goes down steeply into a hollow. Now follows a steep ascent to just below the summit of eastern Johanneskopf. From here the path leads in a pleasant gradient to the Göppinger hut (2,245 m). After a break follow the path to the right downhill to Laubegg. From here steep serpentines lead down to the Oberer Älpele. The path widens here and leads leisurely down to Gasthaus Älpele. From here you take the free hiking bus (please note the toll obligation) back to the starting point.
Start Wanderstartplatz Rüfiplatz
Coordinates:
Geogr. 47.17096 N 9.99856 EDestination Gasthof Älpele Waypoints
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Public transportation:
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.
Approach:
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.
Route PlannerPark:
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.