Lech Zürs am Arlberg is an excellent base from which to explore the higher mountains of western Austria. Located over the provincial border in Vorarlberg, the attractive village centre has pretty, riverside chalets and an outdoor pool. Once voted the "Most Beautiful Village in Europe", Lech has so much to offer summer visitors including the Green Ring hiking trail. This circular trail will take you around the beautiful mountain landscape in three one-day stages, meeting mysterious creatures along the way.
Hiking InspiresHiking is a wonderful way to appreciate nature whilst exercising. The fresh air and wide open spaces stimulate creativity and encourage you to dream and even travel back to times gone by. Thus the world is automatically "slowed down" to a pace that suits you. In
Lech Zürs am Arlberg, you will find
impeccably signposted hiking trails, offering everything from family hiking through to alpine challenges.
Time For EnjoymentAfter a day out exploring, Lech does not fail to reward with its
gourmet delights. Numerous gastronomic awards, the
highest density of top restaurants in an international context, an ambience which emphasises hospitality and pleasure, the LöffelWeise series of gourmet events – this sophisticated mountain village has it all. In 2008, Lech was named
"World Gourmet Village" at the Vöslauer-Falstaff awards and its outstanding restaurants attract food connoisseurs from all over the world to epicurean flights of fancy at 1,450 metres above sea level and higher.