Warth: Ski Area, Winter Trails and Mountain Culture

When choosing accommodation in Warth, access to winter sports and the variety of activities beyond the ski runs are central considerations. The village combines documented access to the ski area with winter hikes, mountain access routes, historic buildings and small cultural attractions. This makes it possible to create different daily itineraries depending on the travel group, without conflating skiing, exercise and sightseeing into a single reason for visiting.

Ski Area and Winter Access to the Village

Warth offers direct access to the ski area in winter. The village runs lead practically right up to the front doors. For skiers, the connection to the larger Arlberg region is also relevant: In the 2013/14 winter season, the Auenfeldjet linked the Warth-Schröcken and Lech Zürs ski areas. Since the 2016/17 winter season, all the places in the Arlberg region have been accessible on skis from Warth-Schröcken via Lech Zürs, Stuben and St. Christoph to St. Anton.

Another option of a distinctly different nature is the guided “Pfarrer Müller” ski tour. It leads from Warth to Lech Zürs am Arlberg and commemorates a former ski pioneer. The reference to the guided tour is part of the offering described; it says nothing about skiing the route independently or about current conditions.

Winter Hiking and Access to the Mountain World

The Waldrundweg winter hike begins at the village square, leads via Lake Seebachsee, Höhiwald and the Teschenberg hamlet, and then returns to Warth village centre. The Warth village trail runs from the town centre past historic buildings and picturesque viewpoints.

The Lechweg also follows its own route: it leads from the Grenztobel gorge between Lech and Warth uphill through the Höhenwald forest to the Walser village of Warth. For mountain activities, visitors take the Steffisalp Express to 1,884 m; this is a popular starting point for numerous mountain activities. The access point to the Karhorn via ferrata can be reached on foot from the mountain station of the Steffisalp Express in around 45 minutes.

Tours and Via Ferratas with Different Characteristics

The tour over the east ridge to the summit of the Karhorn takes approximately two and a half hours, including the approach, and involves around 550 metres of elevation gain. The Karhorn via ferrata, on the other hand, only begins after the walk from the mountain station; the two options should therefore be considered separately when planning the day.

The Murmele via ferrata is located in the Schrofenwies climbing garden. It is situated in Warth-Lechleiten and is described as a practice via ferrata for small children and for gaining initial experience in via ferrata climbing. The Schrofenwies climbing garden can be reached from the Lechleiten car park in an easterly direction with a walk of approximately one minute. In addition to the mountain tours, this provides a format explicitly designated as a practice offering for younger visitors.

Walserhus, Ski Museum and World Peace Cross

Walserhus is a 15th-century building and the oldest building in Warth. It can only be viewed from the outside; entry is not possible. The Warth Ski Museum is housed in a small, lovingly furnished barn and provides insights into the beginnings of skiing in Warth. The World Peace Cross on the Simmel is described as a place for reflection and contemplation, where visitors can think about the universal values of peace.

If you would like to compare Warth with other places, you can also find Langenegg, Lingenau, Bildstein, Hirschegg, Bezau, Mellau, Sibratsgfäll and Höchst.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bregenz District.