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active in lech!
The magnificent scenery all around Lech Zürs offers all possibilities.
No matter whether you go rambling, hiking, jogging, nordic walking or
take a leisurely stroll, outdoor exercises are healthy and keep your
body and mind fit.
list of contents:
active inclusive card
swimming pool
leisure centre
jogging routes
nordic walking trails / mountain trekking
suggested mountain bike tours
climbing tours
vita parcours
welltain ®
welltain ® trail
area map
places of vitality / map
fishing
golfing
excursion and culture
extreme sport
route and mountain information

active inclusive card,
unique to the alps…
A unique offer awaits you in Lech: if you stay overnight in a hotel,
guest house or holiday apartment, you get the Active Inclusive Card
for free. This is your ticket for a super range of leisure activities
which you can enjoy as often as you like totally free of charge.
Includes:
all open cableways and chairlifts
the town and hiking bus, which serves the entire region from Lake
Spuller and Lake Formarin to the Hochtannberg pass (excluding
tolls where required)
child care in the Kids Active Club
selected guided hikes
a forest swimming pool with slide and children’s pool
football field, outside tennis courts, indoor tennis courts
keep-fit trail and Welltain ® trail
a day ticket for the Lech Golf Academy (driving range, putting
green and 3 holes)
Lech Leisure Centre: miniature golf, table football, pit-pat, billiards,
baby and toddler paradise
library, local history museum, slide shows, concerts on the village
square

pure bathing pleasure
The Lech forest pool offers bathing pleasure in a magnificent untouched
environment: laid out like a mountain lake with rock island, heated
to 25°C, giant water slide, large paddling pool, adventure playground,
tennis courts, snack bar and romantic sunbathing area
directly at the Lech river.
arlberg leisure centre
The Arlberg Leisure Centre is located near the football pitch.
entertainment for the whole family:
Billard
Minigolf
Pit Pat
Table football
Baby and toddler paradise
Tel. +43 (0)5583/2688-0 or +43 (0)664/3203840

jogging routes
(20 to 45 minutes):
1) Lech village centre – Omesberg – Lech forest pool – Zug and back
(approx. 6 km)
2) Lech Zürs Tourist Office – Berghof – Ebra – trail Flühenweg to the
barn – Anger – church – centre (approx. 3 km)
3) Lech village centre – Ebrawald forest – shooting range – Hinter egga -
wald – Omesberg and back (approx. 3 km)
Extension options (an additional 20 to 30 minutes)
1a) Continue from Zug along the path on the left riverbank to the
Zugersäge – cross the car-free road and back to Zug, then Lech
(total distance approx. 10 km)
2a) Trail Flühenweg from the barn towards Täli – waterfall path – and
back (total distance approx. 6 km)
2b) Trail Flühenweg to Stubenbach – direction Bodenalpe – lower
path back to Stubenbach and Lech (total distance approx. 7 km)
3a) Ebrawald – from the shooting range towards Zürs – Wiesele Wasser -
züge – Hintereggawald – Omesberg and back (total distance approx.
6 km)

nordic walking trails / mountain trekking
Suggestions for strenuous mountain walks (1.5 to 2.5 hours)
1) Lech – Omesberg – Gstüat (Madloch) – Bärenkopf – descent to Zug –
Lech riverbank path – back to Lech (distance: approx. 6 km, altitude difference:
approx 300 m)
1a) Variation: Bärenkopf – Rinderhütte towards Stierloch – lower Rinder -
hütte – goods delivery path back to Lech (distance: approx. 10 km,
altitude difference: approx. 350 m)
2) Lech – Ebra – trail Flühenweg – Stubenbach – road to Oberlech –
Schlössle – Burg – via the Schlegelkopf back to Lech (distance:
approx. 9 km, altitude difference: approx 350 m)
3) Lech – Ebra – trail Flühenweg – Stubenbach – Bodenalpe – Bürstegg
– Gais bühel – back to Lech via Oberlech (distance: approx. 13 km,
altitude difference: approx 500 m)

suggested tours by mountain bike
4) Spullersee Tour: Lech – Zug – Zugertal toll road (no cars) –
Spullersee and return; distance: 30 km, altitude difference: 400 m,
easy (also possible on an ordinary bicycle)
Extension to the Ravensburg hut and return to the Spullersee
(distance: 6 km, altitude difference: 100 m)
5) Formarinsee Tour: Lech – Zug – Zugertal toll road (no cars) –
Formarinsee and return; distance: 31 km, altitude difference:
425 m, easy (also possible on an ordinary bicycle)
Extension to the Freiburg hut and return to the Formarinsee
(distance: 4 km, altitude difference: 50 m)
6) Kriegersattel Tour: Lech – Oberlech – Grubenalpe – Kriegersattel
(2000 m) – Zugertobel – Zug – Lech; distance: 12 km, altitude
difference: 550 m, difficult
mountain bike rentals:
whole day and half day in Lech from Sportalp, tel. +43 (0)5583 2110
guided mountain bike tours:
The Alpincenter offers guided mountain bike tours. Registration and
bookings at: 0664 7887723, or info@alpincenter-lech.at
bike tours in lechtal valley:
The Lechtal bus gives you the possibility of taking a bicycle right into
the Lechtal Valley. Over most of the route, one cycles directly along
the Lech River or crosses through riverside woodlands. Even if one
decides to do the entire route, one hardly notices a difference in altitude
– approximately 300 m between Forchach and Steeg, which is
easy to complete – despite the not inconsiderable length of the tour.
And for those who want an even easier tour, there’s the option of
cycling downstream, almost effortlessly, from Steeg to Forchach.
The bus can then be used for the return journey. www.lechtal.at

climbing tours
The Arlberg region is an eldorado for sport climbing enthusiasts and
everyone who would like to become one. Climbing courses with mountain
guides not only convey the necessary knowledge and techniques,
they also show you the beauties of nature in a most impressive manner.
(Information from mountain guide Herbert Tschuggnall, tel. +43
(0)5583/2666 and Alpincenter Lech, Tel: +43 (0)664/7887723.
Climbing-Guide booklet for the Lech-Zürs region available at the Lech
Zürs Tourismus.
adventure park schröcken:
14 rope routes, 1 flying fox (Tyrolean crossing) – 140 metres long
Open Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am – 6 pm, last
admission at 3 pm
www.abenteuerpark.net
Tel: +43 (0)664/2525200 or +43 (0)664/7575500
vita parcours
The fitness trail with 12 exercise stations laid out in the hilly forest
around Lech swimming pool also includes a natural Kneipp water
therapy area where you can rest and recover.

welltain ® : the fitness formula of the mountains
Welltain (wellbeing in the mountain) is no passing fad, but a scientifically
supported philosophy that is based on the close collaboration
of medicine, tourism and the hotel industry.
It is no coincidence that the idea behind welltain has its origins in
the Arlberg area. This is because the moderate altitude (1500 –
2500 m) plays an important role: the research project AMAS 2000
(Austria Moderate Altitude Study) provided scientific proof for the
very first time that a properly conducted, tailor-made hiking vacation
in the mountains has a considerable recouperative effect.
The welltain fitness formula is based on the following factors:
movement
coaching
relaxation
Welltain can also provide you with a greater feeling of being on
vacation.
Actively increase your wellbeing. Experience your holiday with all
your senses. Improve your fitness: welltain redefines the value of a
vacation.

welltain ® trail
Take the chance to get to know various elements of the Welltain ®
Vacation (wellbeing in the mountain) on this hiking trail. Exercises on
breathing, mobilizing, stretching and on how to sharpen your senses
will be explained shortly.
Exercise is healthy – or even better: exercising the proper way is healthy.
The intensity, durance and repetitions are just a couple important
factors of the proper, healthy way to exercise. The individually desig -
ned training programme guarantees maximum benefits for your
health and fitness. Next to active hiking, the regeneration periods are
of key importance for optimising your health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing in the mountain is …
… walking barefoot over mountain meadows.
... inhaling fresh air deeply and consciously.
... wading through crystal clear waters.
... considering the path as the goal.
... hiking in comfortable pace.
... individually designed, proper and healthy exercise accompanied
by our qualified Welltain ® Coaches.
... enjoying the mountains using all your senses!!
Take your time. Let yourself be awed by the scenery. Enjoy! It is your
vacation!

starting point: start at the banks of the Lech river (Omesberg)
direction: The Welltain ® Trail branches off in 2 directions at the
Swimming Pool. One path follows the banks of the Lech to Zug and
the other one will lead over Engerle Alpe and Rud Alpe to Oberlech.
walking time: at least 1,5 to 2,5 hours, depending on the path and
rest stops taken. Take your time!
maximum vertical rise: approx. 250 meters (for the trail to Ober -
lech)
equipment: good shoes; and do not forget the Active Inclusive Card!
stop over opportunities: Fishpond, Auerhahn, Hartenfels, Rud Alpe,
Burg Hotel, Mohnenfluh
return trip: from Zug by bus or from Oberlech by bus or tram
information: Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH, A-6764 Lech am Arlberg
Telefon +43 (0)5583 2161-0, Fax +43 (0)5583 3155
info@lech-zuers.at, www.lech-zuers.at

your way to fitness
Jogging
Nordic Walking
Biking
Vita Parcours
Welltain ® Trail

places of vitality
It is almost impossible to choose from the various places of vitality
in Lech and Zürs since the possibilities are numerous to experience
the multitude of unique impressions. It all depends on the time you
want to invest while hiking. Individuality leads to different perceptions
of impressions depending on the situation and locality. Give yourself
”more time and more space“ to sense the places of vitality as such.
Invigorate your health, your senses and with it your life. It lies within
one individual’s abilities to take that chance. The choices of places
offered are selected suggestions only; of course you can find many
more places of vitality if you keep your senses sharpened. Enjoy the
time on the paths you choose to the places we suggest with all your
senses.
(a) karbühel
Enjoy the unique openness despite the proximity of the imposing
mountains. Take a rest for a while and let your feet have some fresh
air!
(b) am stutz (gstütt alpe)
This place offers one of the many view points of picturesque Lech.
Despite the short distance to Lech it is especially appealing through
its tranquillity particularly the mornings, at sunrise!
(c) pazüel tal
Contrast and harmony make this high valley strikingly beautiful.
Green mountain meadows, the colourful flora of the Alps, smooth
waters and rocky mountain peaks … inimitably! Reachable from
Zürs or Rüfikopf.

(d) ochsen gümple
The path that leads to charming and quiet Ochsen Gümpel is hardly
walked on. Enjoy the rippling spring waters that are the source of
the waterfall below..
(e) between formaletsch and pöngertlekopf
Well known is the ”Steinerne Meer“, but not the alternative, gentle
access towards it. Especially the decent from the ”Steinerne Meer“
offers impressive and inimitable places that will supply you with vitality.
(f) spullerwald forest
The hiking trail from the Jagdhütte to the road towards Spullersee is
a particularly unique opportunity to experience ancient mountain
forests. Enjoy the ambient noises of the woods, its scents … and
yourself amidst it all!
(g) lake butzensee
The Butzensee is a crystal clear, natural mountain lake between
Mohnenfluh and Butzenspitzen. Charming views and beautiful relaxing
rest stops offer the wonderful opportunity for relaxation and meditation.
important information on the hiking trails
The accesses to the described trails and places of vitality offer various
degrees of difficulties and distances and request adequate fitness
and equipment. Please get further information at Lech Zürs
Tourismus regarding the degree of difficulties of the specific trails
Telefon +43 (0)5583 2161-0.
The brochure places of energy: active resting is new.
It is available in german at Lech Zürs
Tourismus.

WELLTAIN ® TRAIL
1 Start Welltain ® Trail 1st part
2 Breathing Exercise
3 Balancing Exercise
4 Freedom for feet
5 Barefoot hiking
6 Mobilization Exercise
7 Stretching Exercise
8 Start Welltain ® Trail 2nd part
9 Pleasures of Space
10 Hiking Techniques
11 Welltain ® Nordic Walking Information
12 Stretching Exercise and End of Trail
PLACES OF VITALITY
AKTIV RASTEN
(e)
(f)
(g)

Start
Welltain ® Trail
2. Teil
(b)
(a)
Start
Welltain ® Trail
1. Teil
(d)
(c)

the fishing waters of lech and zürs
a brief look at the most important conditions for fishing in the
waters around lech and zürs
lechriver
The fishing areas of the Lechriver are 19 km long and extend from
the confluence of the Markbach in Zug and the upper boundary of
Zürs to the confluence of the Krumbach (Tyrol provincial border).
The only permitted fishing method in areas 1, 2 and 4 is the artificial
fly without a barbed hook. In area 3, blinker and artificial bait
(including with protective hooks), as well as the angling rod are allowed.
A maximum of 3 fish per day may be caught. The protective
size for all fish is 30 cm. Having caught a fish, its details must
immediately be entered on the day chart, together with the time
and area. The fishing season on the Lech River is from mid-June to
mid-September. Fishing charts can be obtained from Lech Zürs
Tourismus and at the fishing pond in Zug.
Fish types: river trout, mountain charr and grayling.
lake spullersee
Angling on the lake Spullersee is permitted with all types of bait
(except live bait fish). However, fishing is only permitted using one
fishing rod per day chart. Only protective hooks are allowed. A maximum
of 6 fish per day may be caught. Each catch must be immediately
entered in the catch statistics, which are to be presented to
the supervising angler on demand. The uniform protective size for
trout and charr is 28 cm. A fishing permit for the Spullersee can
be obtained at Lech Zürs Tourismus, at the fishing pond in Zug and
at Alpe Dalaaser Stafel.
The Spullersee is easy to reach on foot or by the hiking bus. Fishing
season: beginning of June to end of October. Fish types: rainbow
trout, river trout, lake trout, river charr and lake charr.

lake formarinsee
Fishing in the lake Formarinsee is only allowed using a fishing rod
and tackle. Catching minnows, as well as fishing with floating lines,
nets and fishing with barbed hooks are prohibited (except for fly
rods). A maximum of 6 fish per day may be caught and must be longer
than the minimum size of 25 cm. The caught fish must be
immediately killed and entered into the catch statistics. Fishing permits
are issued by Lech Zürs Tourismus or in the Formarin Alpe.
Fishing season: beginning of July to beginning of October.
fishing pond
At the fishing pond in Zug you can catch your own fish and then
enjoy them pan-fried or smoked. In addition to pan-fried or marinated
trout, the local speciality is smoked trout, which is smoked over
a special wood-chip mix and herbs and served hot. You can also rent
fishing rods here.
Fishing season: beginning of June to end of September.
www.fischteich-lech.at; office@fischteich-lech.at
further information
Advice and information on the subject of fishing as well as lectures
for fly fishing can be obtained at the club house by the fishing
pond.
Children under the age of 16 are only allowed to fish when accompanied
by an adult.

the best way to master 18 holes, run by the
lech golf academy!
Amidst the wonderful mountains
of the Arlberg region we
have created a lovingly laid
out 3-hole golf academy for
all golf enthusiasts, complete
with driving range, putting
green and practice bunker.
The golf course is located in
the centre of Lech next to the
Hotel Berghof. It offers beginners,
advanced players and
experts alike the opportunity
to practice their golf swing.
We have again managed to
involve golf professional Daniel Green for expert advice and training.
Here, this professional player still has time to look after each and
every golfer! Using video analysis and the right tips, he prepares you
to start playing on golf course, or improves your drive, chip or bunker
shot during the training sessions. On request, our professional player
Daniel will join you on one of the golf courses in the area.
Some 15 golf courses between Innsbruck and Lake Constance can
be reached in 1,5 hours by car.
Regular preparatory courses are held for beginners. Golf etiquette,
regulations, safety on the golf course and much more is introduced
to you in a stress-free environment.

contact:
ZÜRICH
MAILAND
San Bernardino
FELDKIRCH
CHUR
GC Domat/Ems
GC Lindau
Bad Schachen
GC Bad
Ragaz
GC Weißensberg
LINDAU
BREGENZ
GC Rankweil
GC Brand
BLU-
DENZ
GC Montafon
Zelfen
GC Hochmontafon
Partenen
Arlbergpaß
Tunnel
GC Riefensberg
Sulzberg
GC
Steibis
Warth
LECH
Golf Akademie
ZÜRS
ST.ANTON
am Arlberg
GC
Mieming
GC
Seefeld
INNSBRUCK
GC
Innsbruck/Igls/Rinn
Golf Pro Daniel Green Clemens Walch, Hotel Gotthard
Tel.: +43 (0)664 1702136 Tel.: +43 (0)5583 3560-0
golf@gotthard.at golf@gotthard.at
driving range
30 balls for € 4,– Daily fee € 10,–
Daily fee waived upon presentation of the ”Active Inclusive Card“
private training session and preparatory course
on request, Tel.: +43 (0)664 1702136

excursions and culture
The many interesting excursion destinations around Lech offer entertaining
alternatives or some relaxing variety, even when the weather
is bad. Some of them are on offer every week as guided excursion
tours, e.g.:
Appenzell, Liechtenstein; day excursion
Area tour; day excursion
Linderhof; day excursion
Kaunertal glacier; day excursion
Samnaun; half-day excursion
Some destinations can be easily reached
in a single afternoon or evening, e.g.:
Bregenz with its Art House and Bregenz Festival (100 km)
www.bregenzerfestspiele.at
Schwarzenberg in the Bregenzerwald (World Cultural Heritage, excellent
restaurants), venue of the Schubertiade
www.schubertiade.at
Val Blu adventure pool with sauna landscape in Bludenz (ca. 30 km)
Tel. +43 (0)5552/63106
Arlberg Well.Com Center in St. Anton, tel. +43 (0)5446/4000

further information
full speed ahead in lech for friends of extreme sports…
Paragliding: tandem flight, Information, courses, bookings: Flight
Connection Arlberg, tel. +43 (0)664 1415166
River rafting: ride the raft through the Imst gorge
Canyoning, rafting, tunnel expedition and Canadian tour: Holzschopf
Strolz, Schröcken, tel. +43 (0)5519 340
Inline skating: on the traffic-free road in the Zugertal or at the
Skater Fun Park
Small-bore shooting: arms and munitions are available at the
shooting range in Lech, information and bookings: Rudolf Lödler,
tel. +43 (0)5583 2679-1 or +43 (0)664 2106970
information on paths and alpine trails
Hiking trails: Günther Schneider, tel. +43(0)664/5174140
High Alpine trails, peak tours, climbing routes, guided hiking
tours: Lech Mountain Sports School, Herbert Tschugnall,
tel. +43 (0)5583/2666, Alpincenter Lech, tel. +43 (0)5583/39880
or +43 (0)664/7887723
Shelters: List of Lodges, Lech Zürs Tourismus
Hikers’ map available from Lech Zürs Tourismus
Climbing guide booklet: Lech Zürs Tourismus
equipment rental
Hiking boots: Sport Strolz, tel. +43 (0)5583/2361
Mountain bikes, sticks: Sportalp, tel. +43 (0)5583/2110

information and reservation
Lech Zürs Tourismus A-6764 Lech am Arlberg
Tel. 0043 / 5583 / 2161-0 Fax 0043 / 5583 / 3155
www.lech-zuers.at info@lech-zuers.at
lech summer lifts
Tel. 0043 / 5583 / 2332-0 Fax 0043 / 5583 / 2332-30
www.skiarlberg.at info@skiarlberg.at