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Bezirk Bludenz

Dalaas

Lechloop 0: Between Source and Karst – through the Steinernes Meer

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Austria

Bezirk Bludenz

Dalaas

Lechloop 0: Between Source and Karst – through the Steinernes Meer

Hard

4.9

(101)

530

hikers

Lechloop 0: Between Source and Karst – through the Steinernes Meer

03:41

9.89km

470m

Hiking

The Lech begins here very quietly. No bubbling spring, no clear stream, but water that disappears into the rock. That's exactly what makes this tour so special.

From the Formarinsee lake, which can be reached by hiking bus from Lech, you initially hike relaxed across wide alpine pastures. Between grass…

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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244 m

Ibex statue at the Formarinalpe

Highlight • Monument

A monument to those who fought for the reintroduction of ibex in the Eastern Alps. A plaque on the rock provides information about it.

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2.97 km

Sea of Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wonderful section. The path winds through the rocky landscape. A dream.

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4.53 km

View of the Steinerne Meer

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Here, on the summit path to the Formaletsch, you can see the Steinerne Meer in its entirety.

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4.97 km

Formaletsch Summit (2,292 m)

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Insider tip! The path to the summit is not officially marked on the signs. There is only a red inscription on a stone in the direction of the 'steinernes Meer' …

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7.47 km

Freiburger Hut

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The Freiburger Hütte is a hut run by the DAV. The hut managers Kathi and Flo have had the hut and their colorful team under great control for years. Due …

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8.16 km

Formarinsee

Highlight • Lake

Fantastic panorama and the Freiburger Hütte located by the lake invite for a cozy stop.

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9.89 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.85 km

2.43 km

2.39 km

214 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

3.17 km

1.78 km

1.46 km

214 m

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Highest point (2,230 m)

Lowest point (1,810 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Comments

June 24, 2023,Gipfelrunde Formaletsch & Steinernes Meer

Decelerated, easy hike through great landscapes in the Arlberg

The starting point is the parking lot at the Formarinalpe. To get here, you have to enter the toll road at the barrier before 8:00 a.m. and come out again at 4:30 p.m. Accordingly, you have a lot of time here. Alternatively, you can also get here by bus, which runs …

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September 23, 2023,Zum Steinernen Meer

On Friday evening the rain turned into sleet and we experienced the first onset of winter. But that doesn't stop the DAV hiker from going for a ride. We trudge through more than 10cm of snow to the Steinernes Meer, which challenges us with its treacherous crevices between the rock formations. We return via the Formarinalpe and spend the rest …

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June 23, 2026,🇦🇹 Lechtal - Formarinsee - Steinernes Meer - Freiburger Hütte

At the same spot, the Lechweg starts/ends, depending on which direction you walk it.
Those with good fitness can extend the tour by climbing the Formaletsch. The turn-off is only marked by a handwritten sign and is easy to miss. For us Komoot users, however, it's not a problem if the ascent is already planned.
Private access to the Formalinsee/Alpe …

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July 5, 2024,🇦🇹 Zum Formarinsee übers Steinerne Meer

Great tour over the Steinernes Meer. Since only a toll road leads to Formarinsee, it is rather quiet there. But the 24€ for the ticket from Lech is worth it

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September 6, 2021,Formarinsee Steinernes Meer

We took the bus to the starting point of the hike. The tour itself is stunning in terms of landscape, but we skipped the Freiburg hut - it was completely overcrowded. But we saw a herd of ibex on the steep slopes - a special highlight!
Watch out for the stone sea - because of the many crevices, surefootedness is …

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August 2, 2022,Formarinsee, Freiburger Hütte & Steinernes Meer

Today I drove to the starting point of my last year's Lechweg (komoot.de/collection/1316523/-der-lechweg-von-der-quelle-bis-zum-fall) with my ladies. There then visited the Formarinsee, the Freiburger Hütte and the Steinerne Meer.

Also very impressive on the second visit. The view of the Formarinsee in the direction of the "Red Wall" is particularly impressive every time. The Formarinsee had significantly less water today than …

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September 25, 2021,🇦🇹 durchs steinerne Meer zum Formarinsee

Today's tour was again special: we took the bus to the Formarinsee stop. We then hiked in the opposite direction to the stone sea. This is a large karst area with interesting rock shapes. The path went across the stones and you had to be very careful where you put your feet. The stones were totally impressive.
Then it went …

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July 15, 2023,Formaletsch ab Freiburger Hütte, Lechquellengebirge

Very easy tour, also possible with children. From the Freiburger Hütte (the summit is not marked) in approx. 1 hour 15 minutes to the summit cross.
It is possible to hike around the mountain by crossing the Steinernes Meer with the aim of the bus parking lot at Formarinsee. Duration approx. 2 hours from the summit.

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April 14, 2026

The Lech begins here very quietly. No bubbling spring, no clear stream, but water that disappears into the rock. That's exactly what makes this tour so special.
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From the Formarinsee lake, which can be reached by hiking bus from Lech, you initially hike relaxed across wide alpine pastures. Between grass

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Lechloop 0: Between Source and Karst – through the Steinernes Meer

Ibex statue at the Formarinalpe

Sea of Stones

View of the Steinerne Meer

Formaletsch Summit (2,292 m)

Freiburger Hut

Formarinsee

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