The Idea

Art in the Mountains That Raises Questions

Hotelier Ingo Strolz had long harbored the idea of enriching the surroundings of his Hotel Auriga in Lech with art. Together with Tyrolean artist Gabriele Brunner, this led to the creation of the ARTWALK—a path featuring eleven monumental steel sculptures.

Set against the backdrop of the Arlberg peaks, the sculptures impress with their size and power—while at the same time striking a contrast between heaviness and a seemingly floating lightness. Eleven works, eleven questions for each individual and for all of us.

The Sculptures

STAHL.H.ART – eleven stops along the way

Corten steel and stainless steel, built 2014–2024. An overview of all eleven works:

2014

Obstacles along life's journey—by shifting our perspective, the burden becomes an incentive to create something new.

2015

Our actions determine the future of the Earth: Passions set the planet ablaze—they both sustain and threaten it.

2016

Momentum as the balance of life—the rhythm of ups and downs, between stability and dynamism.

2017

It highlights the town of Lech and invites visitors to reflect on their own goals and personal life journeys.

2018

“Tradition is yesterday’s innovation”—Preservation and progress on equal footing.

2018

Divisions in society and politics—countering what divides us with greater unity, fostering connection and healing.

2019

The Charioteer—the constellation in the northern sky. Its star, Capella, never sets, and yet it is small compared to infinity.

2022

Being Yourself and Part of the Whole—Roots, Identity, and the Question of One’s Own Becoming.

2023

Peace, more relevant than ever: The journey begins with oneself—peace begins in one’s own heart.

2024

A tree made of Corten and stainless steel—what kind of footprint are we leaving behind? A question about sustainable living.

2024

More than just a charging station: technology, art, and sustainability come together in Corten steel—a symbol of the energy transition.

Photos: Christoph Nösig Photography.

"The works are too striking to pass by. Eleven sculptures—eleven questions for humanity."

Ingo Strolz · Founder of ARTWALK
The Artist

Gabriele Brunner

Born in Zams, the painter and sculptor lives and works in Pfunds, Tyrol. Since 2014, she has been creating impressive steel sculptures that captivate viewers with their balance of lightness and movement—a interplay of strength and delicacy.

While Gabriele Brunner took on the artistic direction, her husband Hubert Brunner masterfully brought her visions to life through his craftsmanship. Together, they created the STAHL.H.ART sculptures for the ARTWALK.

Your Visit

Open to the public year-round

At the Hotel Auriga
Omesberg 330, Lech am Arlberg. The trail begins right at the hotel and winds through the surrounding mountain landscape.
Free & at no cost
The ARTWALK is open to the public at all times—whether you're out for a stroll, on a winter hike, or between runs on the slopes.
Guided Tours
Upon request, the Auriga team will take you on a tour of the factories and explain the ideas behind them.