- Brief description
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This slightly longer and difficult hike should be started early in the morning and only in good weather conditions.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Rüfiplatz
- Route
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Gasthof AuerhahnKlösterle0.1 kmGasthaus Älpele2.7 kmGöppinger Hütte7.4 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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From the Wanderstarplatz Rüfiplatz, take the bus in the direction of Zug. From Zug, take an asphalted toll road to the Gasthaus Älpele. A branching forest path leads steeply uphill to the Upper Elm. From here the path becomes narrower and steeper and leads in serpentines up to Laubegg. Over the ridge we continue uphill to the Göppinger hut for a culinary stop.
- Directions
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From the hiking starting point Rüfiplatz, the hiking bus (toll) runs in the direction of Lake Formarin. Get off at the tollbooth. Follow the asphalted road southwest until you can see the Älpele inn on the right after about 2.8 km. Behind the inn, a path leads away. The wide forest path ends after about 1 km, at the Obere Älpele. From the Upper Älpele there is a short passage where it goes uphill a little steeper. After about one hour you reach the Göppinger hut (2245m).
- Highest point
- 2,245 m
- Endpoint
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Göppinger hut
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Good footwear (ankle high, profile sole), rain protection, Lech Card and bus timetable.
- Safety instructions
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- Tips
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Special features: A wildly romantic alpine path through a very beautiful landscape.
Sights: Climbing park Göppinger hut – just behind the hut there is a natural climbing park for sports climbers with around 10 different routes.
Refreshment stops: Gasthaus Älpele, Göppinger Hütte and restaurants in Zug and Lech am Arlberg.
- Additional information
- Directions
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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.
- Public transportation
- Parking
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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. Opening hours 07:00 - 20:00 o' clock.
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