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Alpenrosensteig – Lechtal

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Alpenrosensteig – Lechtal

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Alpenrosensteig – Lechtal

03:57

10.7km

330m

Hiking

This hike awaits you with fantastic views of the Lechtal Alps and insights into the hard, traditional life of mountain farmers. The ten-kilometer hike is family-friendly, but should still be walked with sturdy shoes and appropriate hiking clothing.

The starting point is the mountain station of the Jöchelspitzbahn. Ambitious hikers can of course conquer the ascent of 500 meters in altitude over just under four kilometers from the valley on their own. You hike across lush mountain meadows and along the botanical nature trail to the Lachenkopf, where you can learn all kinds of interesting things about the flora of the Alps. There is no moment in which you do not want to stop to enjoy the beautiful view of the valley. With a little luck you can also watch the paragliders who like to start here on and around the Sonnalm.

Close to the Lachenkopf you pass the Bergheu Museum. In the rustic, small hut you will find an exhibition on the work and way of life of the Lechtal mountain farmers. After a short break, continue on the Alpenrosensteig in the direction of Bernhardseck. You keep the beautiful mountains in view the whole time - be careful not to stumble with the breathtaking view!

You can stop off at Berggasthof Bernhardseck and strengthen yourself for the last descent into the valley. From there the path then leads steeply downhill and back to the valley station of the Jöchelspitzbahn.

by Tiroler Lechtal

Last updated: November 3, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Cable Car

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42 m

Sonnalm at the Jöchelspitzbahn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Sonnalm is located right next to the mountain station of the Jöchelspitzbahn. Here you can stop, recharge your batteries for your further hike, enjoy the breathtaking view and learn all kinds of interesting facts about the alpine flora and fauna on the botany nature trail next door.

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1.32 km

Lachenkopf Summit

Highlight • Summit

The Lachenkopf can also be visited relatively easily from the mountain station. The ascent here is much easier than to the Jöchelspitze, but the view is really good. There is a bench and you can see the valley unhindered.

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1.38 km

Lechtal Mountain Hay Museum

Highlight • Monument

In the rustic mountain hay museum between the mountain station of the Jöchelspitzbahn and the Jöchelspitze you can take with you a lot of interesting information about the traditional work of the Lechtal mountain farmers. With the help of the traditional tools and a picture exhibition, you will get an insight into their hard everyday work. The small hut with the wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding mountains is therefore ideal for a short break.

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4.90 km

Bernhardseckhütte (1,812 meters)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Bernhardseck Hut, at 1,812 meters, is a privately run mountain refuge situated in one of the most scenic viewpoints in the Lechtal Nature Park region – surrounded by the Allgäu Alps to the north and the Lechtal Alps to the south.

More information at: bernhardseck.at

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Jöchelspitzbahn Valley Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Jöchelspitzbahn was converted into a gondola lift in 2019. There are good rest stops at the valley and mountain stations.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

1.90 km

1.07 km

607 m

373 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

1.30 km

1.21 km

1.12 km

1.09 km

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,160 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

17°C

8°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2022,Rosensteig Jöchelspitze

Firmly up (short piece) to descend even more sharply afterwards. Beautiful little paths, wonderful views and the detour to the hut is worth it.

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August 27, 2025,🇦🇹 Wanderung zur Bernhardseck Hütte - Talstation Jöchlspitzbahn

Today was supposed to be sunny and warm again.
So we used the Aktiv Card again and took the Jöchelspitzbahn cable car to the mountain station. A group of people preparing for tandem flights followed us not far from the mountain station. From further up, we could watch the takeoff.
It always looks funny when a tangle of four legs …

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September 1, 2021,Jöchelspitzbahn-Bergstation über Alpenrosensteig hinunter nach Bach

The descent from Bernhardseck to Bach is not recommended for inexperienced hikers, especially not without trekking poles and after it has rained for days. Otherwise great tour 👍🏻

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June 25, 2023,🇦🇹 Lechtal Bergstation Jöchelspitze - Alpenrosensteig – Bernhardseck - Bach/Seesumpf

There was a lot of sun 🌞 today, just as many views 👀. The descent was mainly via S4/S5 paths. All I can say is "keep your eyes open when planning" 😀.

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August 23, 2022,Jöchelspitzbahn über Alpenrosensteig zu Bernhardseck runter nach Stockach

Recommendation from the Seesumpfkapelle above to the Jöchelspitzbahn valley station and then the Lech hiking trail down to Stockach

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July 13, 2021

This hike awaits you with fantastic views of the Lechtal Alps and insights into the hard, traditional life of mountain farmers. The ten-kilometer hike is family-friendly, but should still be walked with sturdy shoes and appropriate hiking clothing.
 
The starting point is the mountain station of the J

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Alpenrosensteig – Lechtal

Sonnalm at the Jöchelspitzbahn

Lachenkopf Summit

Lechtal Mountain Hay Museum

Bernhardseckhütte (1,812 meters)

Jöchelspitzbahn Valley Station

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