Five places. Three days. Endless mountain bliss. In summer 2021, the list of Austria's long-distance hiking trails was extended with a sporty route: the Alberg Trail. This route
connects the most beautiful natural sites of the Arlberg and five of its towns: St. Anton, St. Christoph, Stuben, Zürs and Lech am Arlberg. Divided into three stages and supported by several cable cars, you cover a total of 40 kilometres (28 mi) and several thousand metres in altitude on foot. The spectacular alpine world of the Arlberg is always by your side.

Starting in St. Anton, you hike past the Maroiseen and over the Albonagrat to Stuben. The second stage gives you a good dose of mountain air at the 2,450-metre (8,000 ft) Madlochjoch and then leads you to the sporty village of Lech. On the last day, you walk to the Rauhkopfscharte and the Knoppenkar before finally reaching St. Anton once more.

As the Arlberg lives and breathes, many spectacular mountain paths, breathtaking views and unique natural sites, such as crystal-clear mountain lakes and rock-strewn terrain, await you along the way. You can also enjoy your breaks in huts. The only stage where you need to bring your own provisions is the one between Lech and St. Anton am Arlberg. Take a look at the Alberg Trail Package when deciding where to stay. This gives you the opportunity to stay in Arlberg Trail partner houses and use a luggage transport service.

You can easily reach the start and end points in St. Anton by train. This way, you have your own Arlberg Trail ticket for the cable car rides.

What an adventure. We’ve put together a little taste of it for you in the video: