3-Day Hike: Spullersee and Formarinsee (Stage 1) | Klösterle

Hard

Refreshments

Panoramic

Stage tour

Mountain Hike

Stage 1 of this challenging, scenic three-day hike in the Lechquellengebirge, which connects Spullersee and Formarinsee via two Alpine Club huts and requires alpine experience, sure-footedness, and good physical condition, particularly during the crossing of the Gehrengrat.

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03:45 h duration

6,11 km Length

1946 m Highest point

1071 m Lowest point

870 m Ascent

0 m Descent

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Tour description

Starting fromKlösterle am Arlberg, the trail initially leads uphill along well-maintained hiking trails towardSpullersee. The ascent winds through sections of forest and open alpine meadows, offering sweeping views of the Klostertal valley. Once you reach Spullersee, follow the shoreline before the trail climbs gently tothe Ravensburger Hütte (1,948 m)above. There, you can enjoy a cozy stop for refreshments and an overnight stay with views of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
Hiking time:approx. 5–6 hours
Difficulty:moderate
Refreshments and lodging:Ravensburger Hütte

Note: The times listed are approximate. Depending on weather or other factors, the walking time may be shorter or longer.

Day 1: Klösterle – Spullersee – Ravensburger Hütte
Day 2: Ravensburger Hütte – Gehrengrat – Freiburger Hütte
Day 3: Freiburger Hütte – Dalaas

Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, a snack, a full water bottle, and hiking poles are recommended. Additionally, bring gear for an overnight stay in a mountain hut. A cell phone for emergencies.

Lodge reservations:
Ravensburger Lodge
Freiburger Lodge

Landbus L720
Departure: Klösterle Dorfzentrum bus stop
Destination: Dalaas Kristbergsaal bus stop
Check the schedule online atwww.vmobil.at

Public parking lots in Klösterle and Dalaas

The crossing ofthe Gehrengrat followsnarrow, sometimes steep trails and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights!

EMERGENCY CALL
140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies in Vorarlberg
112 European emergency number (works with any cell phone/network)
www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern

EN NOTRUF:

EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit

EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg

EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)

Characteristics

Tour type Mountain Hike

Difficulty Hard

Start Bus stop - Schulhaus/Spar Markt

Finish Ravensburger Hütte

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