Bergbahn Oberlech
The cable car between Lech and Oberlech, daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Also the way up for guests without skis.
Ski Arlberg
Oberlech
A car-free ski village above Lech.
Oberlech is car-free in winter and almost everywhere is ski-in/ski-out. See how to arrive on the Bergbahn Oberlech, which lifts start here and where the toboggan run to Lech begins.
Explore the liftsSkiing in Oberlech
Discover Oberlech.
Oberlech sits at around 1,700 metres on a sunny plateau above Lech. In winter, the roads vanish beneath the snow and the whole village becomes a piste: you ski right up to the hotel door.
The village is car-free. The Bergbahn Oberlech links it with Lech and runs daily from 9 am to 9 pm, so you can still dine in the valley in the evening. An illuminated toboggan run leads from Oberlech down to Lech.
On the slopes
Lifts in Oberlech
Petersbodenbahn
A lift in Oberlech itself. The final descent of Der Weiße Ring also passes Petersboden.
More of the mountains
Things to do in Oberlech
Tobogganing to Lech
The 1.2-kilometre toboggan run from Oberlech to Lech is illuminated and open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Rent sledges and Zipfelbobs at the Bergbahn Oberlech or at many hotels.
Der Weiße Ring
The final descent of the classic circuit runs via Kriegeralpe, Petersboden and Oberlech to Lech.
Ski school on the doorstep
In the car-free village, ski lessons start a few metres from the hotels. Ideal for families.
Getting there
To the lifts and back
In winter your car stays in Lech. The Bergbahn Oberlech takes you and your luggage up; many hotels handle luggage on arrival. Plan evenings in Lech around the last ride at 9 pm.
View the piste map ↗Before you go
Frequently asked questions about Oberlech
Can I drive to Oberlech in winter?
No, Oberlech is car-free in winter. You arrive on the Bergbahn Oberlech from Lech.
How late does the cable car run?
According to Lech Zürs Tourism, daily from 9 am to 9 pm.
Is Oberlech good for families?
Yes: no traffic, ski school by the hotels and an illuminated toboggan run to Lech.
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