Lechtaler Höhenweg 1st stage: Stuttgarter Hütte-Leutkircher Hütte

The actual starting point of the Lechtaler Höhenweg is the Stuttgarter Hütte. Heading east, you soon pass the Erlijoch at 2,430 metres between the Erlispitze and Fanggekarspitze peaks. Then you pass the Erlachalpe in the Almajurtal valley below the Valluga and finally the Stapfe-Tobel. Caution is advised here. This section

Good equipment is essential for your hike. The following items should definitely be in your rucksack:
- Food and drink - Functional clothing for rain, wind and cold - A change of clothes - Sun protection - First aid kit - Mobile phone with a full battery (Euro emergency number 112)