Over the Steinmayerweg to the Göppingen hut

Take the hiking bus (please note the toll) from the starting point towards Formarinsee (please note the toll obligation). 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 hiking bus (please note the toll obligation) back to the starting point.

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From Germany: Take the A 96 to Bregenz, then the A14 to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, then turn left onto the B198 through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Switzerland: Via the A13 and the border crossing Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau onto the A14 to Bludenz. Continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 to Alpe Rauz, then turn left onto the B198 through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Austria: Via the Inntal motorway A12 and then via the S16 to the St. Anton am Arlberg exit (Arlbergpass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlberg Pass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198 through the Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

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.

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Special features: This route should be tackled early in the morning and only in good weather. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential.

Sights: Göppinger Hütte climbing garden - just behind the hut you will find the natural climbing garden for sports climbers with around 10 different routes. With a bit of luck, you might spot some ibex from the path.

Refreshment stops: Restaurant Älpele, Göppingen Hut and restaurants in Zug and Lech.