Flexen Pass
Lech, Austria
A 1,773 m pass between the Arlberg and Lech, with the road clinging to the cliff through avalanche galleries. Pull in at the top for the view down to Stuben.
The Flexen Pass is a mountain pass in Vorarlberg at 1,773 metres. It links the upper Lech valley and the villages of Warth, Lech and Zürs with the Klostertal near Stuben am Arlberg.
The road became necessary after the Arlberg railway opened in 1884. Construction began in August 1895, and the first section opened on 11 October 1897. In 1909 the connection to Warth and the Lech valley followed. The road was originally only about 3 metres wide; the arched masonry bridge over the Hölltobel is famous. Widening was approved in 1935 and started in 1936, and avalanche galleries were added in the 1950s.
For road trippers: because of avalanche danger in the region, check road conditions and closures in winter before you set off.
- Nearest town
- Lech, Austria
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 47.1487, 10.1583
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Alpencamping KlösterleCampsite5 km from Flexen PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Arlberg CampingCampsite8 km from Flexen PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping Hotel TraubeCampsite19 km from Flexen PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- NOVA CampingCampsite20 km from Flexen PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Waldcamping BadmuntCampsite20 km from Flexen PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping AustriaCampsite22 km from Flexen PassTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Austria · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Flexen Pass?
Flexen Pass is in Lech, Austria, at GPS 47.1487, 10.1583. It is about 8 km from St. Anton am Arlberg.
Can you camp near Flexen Pass?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Alpencamping Klösterle, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Flexen Pass?
Flexen Pass is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Silvretta and Arlberg loop.
What is there to see near Flexen Pass?
Places worth a stop nearby: Silvretta Reservoir at Bielerhöhe (26 km), Breitach Gorge (28 km), Tarasp Castle (42 km) and Submerged bell tower of Curon (47 km).
When is the best time to visit Flexen Pass?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)