Karhorn Trail (Alpine Trail)

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Austria

Bezirk Bludenz

Oberlech

Karhorn Trail (Alpine Trail)

Hard

runners

Karhorn Trail (Alpine Trail)

03:28

22.9km

970m

Running

This difficult and physically demanding trail running loop leads you over alpine high-altitude trails between Lech and Warth. Around the striking Karhorn, idyllic mountain landscapes, trails with outstanding views, and two impressive highlights along the route await you: the Körbersee lake and the historic Walser settlement of Bürstegg.

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by Lech Zürs

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22.4 km for 195 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.87 km

Gaisbühelalpe

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Walser people valued not only the splendor but also the usefulness of Turben – Alemannic for peat, which was mined in Hasariad until the 1930s. The arduous work was …

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6.12 km

Untere Auenfeldalpe

Highlight • Mountain Hut

During the alpine season, there is an opportunity for a small stop here.

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8.43 km

Körbersee

Highlight • Lake

A truly magical place when, in calm weather, the neighboring alpine meadows and the mighty Juppenspitze are reflected in the lake. It was voted the "most beautiful place in Austria" in 2017. The Körbersee is protected due to its biodiversity.

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16.9 km

Bürstegg Walser settlement

Highlight • Settlement

Bürstegg is a former Walser settlement and captivates visitors today with its ancient farms and small chapel – a wonderful photo opportunity. Until the early 19th century, 13 families lived …

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21.4 km

Picturesque Lech Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful view from a higher hiking trail overlooking Stubenbach and the Lechtal valley.

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.69 km

1.71 km

1.15 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.26 km

7.52 km

2.87 km

2.05 km

1.40 km

770 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,010 m)

Lowest point (1,420 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 19, 2026

This difficult and physically demanding trail running loop leads you over alpine high-altitude trails between Lech and Warth. Around the striking Karhorn, idyllic mountain landscapes, trails with outstanding views, and two impressive highlights along the route await you: the Körbersee lake and the historic

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