Exhilarating cycling tours on the Arlberg
Cycling in the Lech am Arlberg region
Are you looking for a truly outstanding cycling holiday? The Arlberg holiday region is just the place! Right in the middle is Lech, a village on the Arlberg offering everything you need for your adrenaline-filled cycling experience. The perfect accommodation choice for your summer adventure in Vorarlberg: the Tannbergerhof, your traditional four-star hotel right in the centre of Lech!
The loveliest cycling routes in Vorarlberg
Lech am Arlberg is the perfect base from which to explore the most beautiful routes and cycle paths in Vorarlberg. You will find a variety of cycling routes: along the shore of Lake Constance, through the stunning Montafon valley or simply exploring the mountain landscapes around the Arlberg. You can also cycle the international routes to Germany, Italy or Switzerland.
A 300km network of cycle paths for your outstanding cycling holiday in Austria
In Vorarlberg, the signposted network of cycle paths totals almost 300km and runs through several different regions. Routes run alongside roads, on paved tracks far from heavy traffic areas and on unpaved trails through the unique natural landscape of the mountains: there's definitely something here for everyone! A highlight of your holiday in Vorarlberg is the well-known Lake Constance cycle path. This 270-kilometre route is one of the most popular cycling tours in Europe.
Look forward to exploring a range of different cycling tours in Vorarlberg.
Racing-bike riding, mountain biking & downhill cycling
Cycling on the Arlberg is always a voyage of discovery – numerous cycling routes at all levels of difficulty will keep you keen to get out on your bike. Racing cyclists, mountain-bike riders & downhill enthusiasts will all find just what they need on the Arlberg.
At the four-star Hotel Tannbergerhof, you can enjoy an unforgettable cycling holiday in Lech.
Your bike services for an unforgettable holiday: guided tours to the most beautiful places in Lech, four electric mountain bikes available from your hotel, a lockable bike (and ski) storage cellar and a bicycle service directly opposite the Hotel Tannbergerhof in Lech am Arlberg!
NEW: Bike & Hike in Lech Zürs
The latest trend has made it to Lech am Arlberg, where you can now enjoy an exciting, beautiful and diverse Bike & Hike tour in the mountains. A day of hiking and cycling – either alternately or simply one after the other – is a treat for your body, and the wonderful natural landscapes of Vorarlberg are a delight for your eyes.
| 1. Lech – Freiburger hut – Roggelskopf (2,284m) | On this tour, best explored with a guide, you will conquer 38 kilometres of trail and an altitude variation of 971 metres! Hikers should be surefooted and have a good head for heights. |
| 2. Lech – Freiburger hut – Saladinaspitze (2,238m) | This long Bike & Hike tour of the peaks features a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains surrounding the source of the Lech river, including the Roten Wand, Verwall and even the Silvretta in the distance. The route is 35 kilometres long and the altitude ranges across 972m. |
| 3. Lech – Formarinalpe and around the Formaletsch | A long but entirely achievable "Bike & Hike" tour with fabulous views of the Steinernes Meer (Rocky Sea). At the end of the day, you will have conquered 32 kilometres and 667 metres of altitude! |
Bike-in, bike-out in the centre of Lech
Mountain bikers, downhill enthusiasts and electric mountain-bike riders will find that the Hotel Tannbergerhof in the centre of Lech is the perfect base for a cycling tour. Tackle the exciting trails in the Lech Bike Park or enjoy the magnificent landscapes when you turn your mountain bike away from the paved roads. The region around Lech contains plenty of marked mountain bike & downhill routes to ensure you have some action-packed descents. And if you occasionally like to swap your mountain bike for a racing bicycle, there are plenty of outstanding tours available for this as well.
Mountain biking on the Arlberg: the best tours for mountain-bike enthusiasts
The Burgwald trail
| Duration | 0:22 h |
| Distance | 4,4 km |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Start | valley station of the Oberlech mountain railway |
| End | mountain station of the Petersboden railway |
Around the Karhorn
| Duration | 6:00 hrs |
| Distance | 23,7 km |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Start | post office |
| End | post office |
The Two Valleys tour
| Duration | 4:15 h |
| Distance | 32,5 km |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Start | Klösterle on the Arlberg |
| End | Klösterle on the Arlberg |
A tour to the Nenzigast Alp
| Duration | 2:30 h |
| Distance | 16,4 km |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Start | Klösterle on the Arlberg |
| End | Klösterle on the Arlberg |
Ride your racing bike along a terrific range of routes
Are you a passionate cycling enthusiast looking for a real challenge amongst the available routes? Do you prefer carbon over an aluminium frame? Are you training for an ambitious cycling race and need to complete more training units with different pulse frequencies? Or do you simply like to ride fast while enjoying being out in nature? No matter what kind of cyclist you are, Vorarlberg has the perfect routes on offer for your unforgettable summer cycling holiday.
The most beautiful cycling racetracks in Vorarlberg
Lech am Arlberg, surrounded by the majestic Alps, is close to every region in Vorarlberg. It is a unique location, and the perfect choice for a holiday with your racing bike. You can look forward to winding mountain pass roads in excellent condition, long mountain roads with spectacular views and long descents on which to practice your perfect curves. The region also contains an extensive network of trails for your basic training needs. We need hardly add that there are also plenty of places to enjoy a pleasant break where you can rest and replenish your strength between race units.
Racing bike tours around Lech
Explore the range of racing bike tours around Lech:
The Four Passes tour
| Duration | 9 h |
| Distance | 200 km |
| Ascent | 3,900 m |
| Descent | 3,900 m |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Start | Tannheim |
| Destination | Tannheim |
| Route description | Tanheim – Nässelwängle – Weissenbach – Warth – Lech – Zürs – Flexenpass – Alpe Rauz – Arlbergpass – St. Christoph – St. Anton – Landeck – Zams – Imst – Hahntennjoch – Elmen – Weissenbach - Tannheim |
Mountains surrounding the source of the Lech river
| Duration | 7.5 h |
| Distance | 111 km |
| Ascent | 2,551 m |
| Descent | 2,551 m |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Start | Damüls Uga car park |
| Destination | Damüls Uga car park |
| Route description | Damüls – Faschina – Fontanella – Sonntag – Raggal – Ludesch – Nüziders – Bludenz – Braz – Dalaas – Wald – Klösterle – Stuben – Zürs – Lech – Warth – Schröcken – Schoppernau – Au – Damüls |
A section of the cycling marathon
| Duration | 10 h |
| Distance | 225 km |
| Ascent | 2,940 m |
| Descent | 2,940 m |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Start | Tannheim Tourist Information Centre |
| Destination | Tannheim Tourist Information Centre |
| Route description | Tannheim – Pfronten – Reutte – Lechaschau – Höfen – Weissenbach – Warth – Lech – Zürs – Flexenpass – Alpe Rauz – Arlbergpass – St. Christoph – St. Anton – Landeck – Imst – Hahntennjoch – Boden – Bschlabs – Elmen – Reutte – Weissenbach – Tannheim |
The Mellau Tour
| Duration | 6 h |
| Distance | 167 km |
| Ascent | 2,664 m |
| Descent | 2,664 m |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Start | centre of Mellau |
| Destination | centre of Mellau |
| Route description | Mellau – Vorsäss Enge – Hirschau – Schnepfau – Au – Schoppernau – Hochtannbergpass – Warth – Lech – Flexenpass – Klostertal – Bludenz – Ludesch – Schlins – Röns – Satteins – Übersaxen – Rankweil – Röthis – Viktorsberg – Klaus – Götzis – Hohenems – Dornbirn – Alberschwende – Müselbach – Egg – Andelsbuch – Bersbuch – Reuthe – Mellau |
Experience an unforgettable racing-bike holiday at the Hotel Tannbergerhof in Lech. There's no more central location from which to begin your cycling experience! Send us your obligation-free enquiry for a cycling holiday in Lech am Arlberg or book directly online.
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