Backcountry skiing routes in Lech Zürs und Stuben am Arlberg
Vorarlberg,Austria
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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful ski runs in Lech Zürs und Stuben am Arlberg
Backcountry Skiing
· The Verwall Alps
Stuben - Star Wars
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3 km
0:30 h
12 m
702 m
Anyone who has done the run knows where the name comes from. A relatively easy variant that leads down northwest of the Knödelkopf, past the futuristic ventilation tunnel and further over lightly hilly terrain to Alpe Rauz.
Backcountry Skiing
· The Verwall Alps
Stuben - Gaisleger
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.8 km
1:15 h
2 m
985 m
Wonderful variant in very spacious terrain, also suitable for weaker skiers. However, the steep, often heavily tracked descent towards Stuben is often unpleasant.
Backcountry Skiing
· Lechquellen Mountains
Warth - Fürmesle
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4 km
1:00 h
0 m
656 m
A long descent variant, although not particularly steep, which in the past you could ski from Lech to Warth. Due to the merger of the two ski areas, this variant has become somewhat more popular, as you can get back to the starting point very quickly.
Backcountry Skiing
· Lechquellen Mountains
Lech - Abendweide
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.4 km
0:45 h
0 m
484 m
An easy variant that can also be skied well under more challenging conditions. The terrain is not very demanding. With skillful track choice, you can still find good powder even in stronger sunshine.
Backcountry Skiing
· Lechquellen Mountains
Lech - Großes Stierloch
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.3 km
0:41 h
7 m
960 m
A mega classic that leads from Zürs to Lech and is an absolute scenic highlight.
Backcountry Skiing
· The Verwall Alps
Stuben - Knödelkopf to Alpe Rauz
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
4.8 km
1:30 h
152 m
840 m
Great north-facing descent variant for which you have to invest 30 minutes of ascent.
Backcountry Skiing
· Lechquellen Mountains
Zürs - Gafri
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
4 km
1:00 h
22 m
834 m
Spectacular run with partly very steep downhill sections.
Backcountry Skiing
· Lechquellen Mountains
Zürs - Erzberg northern variant
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.1 km
1:00 h
103 m
763 m
A slightly more demanding variant of the Erzberg with rugged, interesting terrain sections.
Backcountry Skiing
· Lechtal Alps
St. Anton - Valluga West variant
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
5.7 km
1:15 h
3 m
937 m
A rather rarely used variant of the Valluga with a challenging approach via the ridge. In return, you are rewarded with a uniform north-facing slope.
Backcountry Skiing
· Lechquellen Mountains
Zürs - Flexenmähder
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
2.8 km
0:30 h
1 m
657 m
Very nice variant with a long traverse at the start. In the middle there is a steep narrow section that can be somewhat uncomfortable with long skis. After that, it goes into moderate terrain down to ski slope no. 10 and further to Zürs.
Der Arlberg bietet Dir und Deinen Freunden knapp 200 km Tiefschneeabfahrten für Eure flowigen Runs durch unberührte Winterlandschaft. Ob raffinierte Sprünge über Felsen oder knackige Tree-Runs durch verschneite Nadelwälder: Ausgerüstet mit LVS-Gerät und Lawinenschaufel erlebt Ihr hier unvergessliche Momente auf den Brettern, die die Welt bedeuten.
Wie wäre es mit dem Run Zürs - Heuwetrinne, einem schönen Steilhang in unmittelbarer Nähe des vielbefahrenen Klassikers Zürs - Stierfall? Ein echtes Erlebnis bietet Euch auch die Variante Valluga West. Mit einem einheimischen Skiführer wird diese anspruchsvolle Abfahrt zu einem wahrhaftigen Genuss!
Sind dann die Beine nach einem langen Tag im Tiefschnee müde und schwer, könnt Ihr Euch in einem der vielen Gasthäuser und Restaurants der Region stärken und Kraft tanken. Die federweichen Betten der vielen empfehelenswerten Hotels, Pensionen und Ferienhäuser sind dafür wie geschaffen. So steht Eurem nächsten Freeride-Abenteuer in Arlberg nichts mehr im Wege!
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Freerideabfahrt Klimm - vom Zuger Hochlicht nach Schröcken by Markus
Photo: Markus Kraßnitzer, Community
February 16, 2025
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Community
Wir sind die Tour schon mehrmals gefahren - immer wieder ein Genuss. Aber - im mittleren Teil sollte man wissen wo abgebogen wird und im Rinnenbereich kann’s auch mal gefährlich werden. Sachkunde setz ich hier voraus!
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Stuben - Star Wars by Sebastian
January 26, 2025
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Community
Verdammt coole Abfahrt die ihrem Namen alle Ehre macht.
Hoth lässt grüßen.
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Route done on January 25, 2025
Drop in Star Wars
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Blick von der Bergstation Richtung Einfahrt
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Rückblick von der Einfahrtsmulde zur Bergstation
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Drop in Star Wars von unten
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Ski-Freeride am 26. Februar 2022 by Ingemar
Photo: Ingemar Edelvik, Community
March 15, 2023
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