2-Day Tour of Lake Formarin (Stage 2) | Braz
Stage 2 of this variedtwo-day tourin the Lechquellengebirge, featuring stunning views and a visit to one of Austria’s most beautiful spots—Lake Formarin.
Tour description
From the Freiburger Hütte, follow theStebok-Wägthemed trail downhill toward the Klostertal. Thetrailtakes you past nine stations showcasing the flora, fauna, and geological features of the Klostertal—and with a little luck, you might spot the ibex that gives the trail its name! The trail leads along wide alpine paths and, in sections, forest trails through the Schmiedetobel, past the Musterinalpe, and down to Bargand. From there, it winds its way across the Sandtobel, through the Sponasa grounds to Obermason, and finally to the Kristbergsaal in Dalaas.
As an alternative to walking back, you can take a hiking bus from Alpe Formarin to Lech and then continue on the local bus to Dalaas (pay for your ticket in cash on the bus).
Walking time: approx. 2 hours
Difficulty: moderate – varied scenery
Note: The times listed are approximate. Depending on the 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 Außerbraz 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)
