Stuben to Ulmer Hütte

From Stuben follow the path up through the Rauztobel passing the Albona I lift. This path runs at Alpe Rauz in an asphalt path that leads uphill to the Rasthaus Valfagehr (kiosk). Cross the road there and then follow the Valfagehrbach creek - just above the cable car intersection (Flexenbahn, Albona II, Valfagehrbahn) keep abolutely right at the junction with the ski slopes and do not follow the road. The hiking trail (E4 alpine / Nordalpenweg) now leads along the embankment to the right above the supply road and later joins it. It continues constantly uphill over the Valfagehralpe to the intermediate destination Ulmer hut, where a stop is worthwhile.

Back to Stuben, follow the Adlerweg hiking path for a short while and then turn right below the Arlenmäderbahn chair lift to the junction with the Jakobsweg (way of St. James). Follow this to the Rasthaus Valfagehr and continue through the Rauztobel ravine to Stuben.

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To Lech:

From Germany: Take the A96 to Bregenz, then the A14 to Bludenz, and continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 through Stuben, up the winding road to the Flexengalerie and over the Flexen Pass to reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Switzerland: Take the A13 and cross the border at Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau onto the A14 to Bludenz. Continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Take the B197 through Stuben, up the winding road to the Flexengalerie and over the Flexen Pass to reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Austria: Take the A12 Inntal motorway and continue on the S16 to the St. Anton am Arlberg (Arlberg Pass) exit. Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlberg Pass to Alpe Rauz. Here, turn right onto the B198. Through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexen Pass, you will reach Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

Special features: The Ulmer hut is located directly on the border between Tyrol and Vorarlberg and is a popular starting point for the Lechtaler Höhenweg hiking path.

Sights: View of the Schindlergrat and towards Valluga.

From the Ulmer Hütte, it takes about an hour to reach the Vallugabahn II. This cable car takes you to the Valluga viewing platform, where you can enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view.

Refreshment stops: Ulmer hut, Rasthaus Valfagehr, restaurants in Stuben