St. Anton – Stuben
From green alpine meadows to spectacular mountain passes
Stage St. Anton – Stuben
From lush alpine meadows to impressive mountain passes: the first stage of the Arlberg Trail combines the sporting spirit of St. Anton with the tranquil alpine atmosphere of Stuben. Various route options lead through diverse landscapes, passing mountain lakes, moorlands, and spectacular viewpoints.
Highlights
- Maiensee
- View of the Patteriol
- Kaltenberg Hut
- Albona Lakes & Stuben Lake
- Panoramic views of the Klostertal
Facts
- 3 route options
- 11 to 16 km
- 4:00 bis 7:00 hours’ walking time
- Starting point: St. Anton am Arlberg
- Finish: Stuben am Arlberg
Original Route (Challenging)
After taking the Galzigbahn cable car, you hike towards Berggeistweg with views of St. Christoph. The trail winds up in switchbacks to Maroijoch. Enjoy panoramic views of the Klostertal as you continue to Kaltenberg Hut before descending through alpine meadows and moorlands, passing Stuben Lake on the way to Stuben.
| Hiking time | ~ 7:00 h |
|---|---|
| Distance | ~ 16,1 km |
| Ascent | ~ 730 hm |
| Descent | ~ 1.390 hm |
| Required cable cars | Galzigbahn |
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St. Anton at a Glance
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Moderate Variante
The tour begins with a ride on the Galzigbahn, taking you to an altitude of 2,082 m. From there, the trail follows the Paul Bantlin Trail past the Albona Lakes to Kaltenberg Hut. The route then descends through alpine meadows and moorlands to Stuben Lake and finally to Stuben am Arlberg.
| Hiking time | ~ 4:30 h |
|---|---|
| Distance | ~ 13,5 km |
| Ascent | ~ 482 hm |
| Descent | ~ 1.145 hm |
| Required cable cars | Galzigbahn |
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Stuben at a Glance
Stuben am Arlberg: Authentic, Peaceful and Rich in History For centuries, Stuben has been a place of arrival and departure. Situated directly on the Arlberg…
Easy route
Starting in St. Anton, the trail follows the Rosanna River into the Verwall Valley before gradually ascending to Maiensee. With views of St. Christoph, the route continues towards the mountain pass and then follows the Rauzbach stream down to Stuben.
| Hiking time | ~ 4:00 h |
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| Distance | ~ 11,6 km |
| Ascent | ~ 610 hm |
| Descent | ~ 526 hm |