Over the Steinmayerweg to the Göppingen hut
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.
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.
Suggestions
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.
Best time of year
Equipment
Good footwear (ankle-high, profile sole), rain cover, drink, snack, Lech Card and bus timetable.
Safety information
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Public transport
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.
Tour facts
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- Last updated
- 04.05.2024, 00:05:01