Spullersee Tour
A long but moderately difficult mountain bike tour with incredible views and plenty of resting places to choose from.
A long mountain bike tour starting in Zug near the toll road. Along the asphalted road to the Älpele inn, uphill to the Spullersee dam. You go around the lake, then uphill towards Ravensburger hut. Afterwards you will reach the Alpe Brazer Staffel. Continue uphill to the Stierlochjoch. From here it goes through the serpentines downhill towards Zug until you reach the fish pond.
Directions
From the hike starting point at the Rüfiplatz, follow the Lech Promenade upstream until you reach the old roofed wooden bridge. Turn right towards Zug here.
After leaving Zug district, the road leads onto a toll road (free for cyclists). Follow the paved road past the Gasthof Älpele and the forest camp until you reach the junction. Turn left and continue uphill past the Alpe Dalaaser Staffel until you reach the dam wall of the Spullersee Lake.
Along a gravel road, you go around the lake across the southern dam wall. From here, the path ascends towards the Ravensburger hut. After passing the Ravensburger hut, continue ascending at the Alpe Brazer Staffel until you reach the Stierlochjoch Pass (2,009 m). The path then continues on coarse gravel and with hairpin bends down to the Stierlochalpe. Follow this alpine path downhill towards Zug.
You will reach a paved back road at the fish pond. A short ascent follows, then turn right onto the main road. From here, bike through Zug town centre on the same path back to the starting point.
Suggestions
Special features: Up until the Spullersee Lake, the route is also suitable for racing bikes and road bikes.
Sights: St. Sebastian church in Zug – the justification for the construction of this small church was purportedly a vow made during the times of the plague in the early 17th century, a fact which is backed up by its dedication to St. Sebastian.
Refreshment stops: Restaurants in Lech am Arlberg or Zug, Gasthof Älpele, Dalaaser Staffel, Ravensburger Hütte, Brazer Staffel and fish pond.
Best time of year
Equipment
Helmet, weatherproof cycling clothes, first aid kit, pharmacy, water bottle, rucksack with rain gear, map, compass, eventually GPS device, food supply
optional extra equipment: elbows / knee pads / back protectors
Tools (mini pump, repair kit, spare hose)
Safety information
EMERGENCY CALL:
140 Alpine Emergencies Austria-wide
144 Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg
112 Euo emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)
For more information please visit www.vorarlberg.travel/safety
Public transport
By train to Langen am Arlberg station or St. Anton am Arlberg. From there, buses (No. 750+760) run regularly to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.
Tour facts
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- Last updated
- 24.09.2024, 14:01:03