Erzbergsattel (Stubner Kreuz)

You start in Stuben and follow the village road (pedestrian zone) to the end of the village. Continue along the road to the first hairpin bend - cross the road here and follow the gravel path uphill past the E-Trial Park in the direction of Flexentäli towards the Flexenpass road. Cross there and take the Franz-Josef-Weg (zigzag path uphill) in the direction of Zürs. Cross the road at the top and turn left across the stream in the direction of the Flexenpass. Shortly before the Flexenhäusl, cross the street again and then relatively straight up in a small furrow towards the gravel path. Follow this to the left until the hiking trail branches off - also to the left. Past the Rosskopf mountain, the path then leads through rocky terrain directly to the Erzberg mountain saddle and the Stuben summit cross with a sensational view of Stuben. The way back is the same way.

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From Germany: Take the A96 to Bregenz, then the A14 to Bludenz, and continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Take the B197 to Stuben am Arlberg.

From Switzerland: Take the A13 and cross the border at Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau onto the A14 to Bludenz. Continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 to Stuben am Arlberg.

From Austria: Take the A12 Inntal motorway and continue on the S16 to the St. Anton am Arlberg (Arlberg Pass) exit. Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlberg Pass to Stuben am Arlberg.

Special features: The Erzberg mountain is otherwise only known to skiers as a touring descent. You can often enjoy this summit hike and the view of Stuben all to yourself.

Sights: European watershed, Flexenpass, view of Stuben

Refreshments: Restaurants in Stuben