2-Day Tour of Lake Formarin (Stage 1) | Braz
Stage 1 of this variedtwo-day tourin the Lechquellengebirge mountains, featuring stunning views and a visit to one of Austria’s most beautiful spots—Lake Formarin.
Tour description
You begin the hike inAußerbraz at theAlpen.Spa.Golf.Hotel Traube Braz, from where you follow theMason Trail. The trail zigzags steeply through the forest until you reach the scenic alpine meadows of the Mason Alpe. With the Roggelskopf always in view, the trail continues toward the Gwurfjoch and the Freiburger Hütte. Behind the hut, a stunning view opens up of the famous high-mountain lake, the Formarinsee. At theFreiburger Hütte, you can enjoy authentic Alpine cuisine, fresh air, and a fantastic sunny atmosphere. The hut offers both dormitory-style sleeping quarters and private rooms—reservations are requested.
Hiking time:approx. 5–6 hours
Difficulty:moderate—physically demanding, well-marked
Refreshments/Overnight stay:Freiburger Hütte
Note: The times listed are approximate. Depending on weather or other factors, the walking time may be shorter or longer.
Directions
Day 1: Außerbraz – Mason Alpe – Freiburger Hut
Day 2: Freiburger Hut – Stebok-Wäg – Dalaas
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rain and sun protection, a snack, a full water bottle, and hiking poles are recommended. Additionally, bring gear for an overnight stay in a mountain hut. A cell phone for emergencies.
More information and links
Lodge reservation:
Freiburger Hut
Public transportation
Landbus L720, departing from the Außerbraz Hotel Traube stop, arriving at the Dalaas Kristbergsaal stop
Check the schedule online at www.vmobil.at
The Park
Public parking lots in Innerbraz and Dalaas
Safety Instructions
EMERGENCY HOTLINE
140 Alpine emergencies throughout Austria
144 Alpine emergencies in Vorarlberg
112 European emergency number (works with any cell phone/network)
www.alpenregion-vorarlberg.com/sicherheitstipps-wandern
Safety in the mountains
EN NOTRUF:
EN 140 - Alpine Notfälle österreichweit
EN 144 - Alpine Notfälle Vorarlberg
EN 112 - Euro-Notruf (funktioniert mit jedem Handy/Netz)
