Two summit tours – Karhorn & Wartherhorn

Directions

Start of the tour is the car park at the Bodenalpe. This point can also be reached by bus. After a steep start over an alpine meadow we continue on a forest road towards Bürstegg. Shortly before the last ascent to Bürstegg we follow the signs in the direction of Karhorn to the left and continue on a narrow path.  We follow this path for about 30 minutes before we turn right and follow the signs to the Karhorn. The path soon becomes steeper again and we go up in serpentines to a small saddle. From here we can already see the summit of the Karhorn well and follow the narrow path further up, which leads us under the rock band of the summit upswing. From here it is another 50 minutes to the summit. This area is partly exposed and secured with ropes. Arrived at the summit, one can enjoy the view and rest in peace before following the same path again under the rock face. Now turn left and follow the signs to the Warther Horn, which can be reached in about 40 minutes without major difficulties. The second peak is reached, now it goes down towards Warth and Stefisalp-Express. Under this lift a path leads in the direction of Wannenkopf and Bürstegg. The view over to Biberkopf and Ruchtung Großer Widderstein is pure pleasure. Finally, a slightly wider and perfectly restored path leads from Wannenkopf to Bürstegg, a beautiful vantage point down to Lech. Shortly after, the circle closes and the last few metres are the same as at the beginning to the Bodenalpe.

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.

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.