The ARTWALK in Lech am Arlberg

Sculpture trail at Hotel Auriga

The ARTWALK in Lech arose from hotelier Ingo Strolz’s vision of enriching the space around his Hotel Auriga with works of art. Together with artist Gabriele Brunner, he developed the ideas for the eleven fascinating sculptures that now line the path. While Gabriele Brunner took on the artistic coordination, her husband Hubert Brunner realised the works with his craftsmanship.

The sculptures, made of robust metal, blend harmoniously into the impressive Alpine landscape and invite you to stop, marvel and reflect. The sculptures symbolise the balance between heaviness and lightness and offer space for personal reflections on life, human interaction and our relationship with nature.

Ingo Strolz’s passion for art has made the ARTWALK a unique experience that unites nature and art in a fascinating way and inspires reflection on the common path to personal happiness and deep fulfilment.

Art on the mountain as stimulation

Ingo Strolz and the ARTWALK at Hotel Auriga

Hotelier Ingo Strolz is the creative mind behind the ARTWALK at Hotel Auriga in Lech. With his passion for art and deep connection to the nature of the Arlberg, he has created a sculpture trail that enriches the imposing mountain landscape with impressive works of art made of steel. The collaboration with artist Gabriele Brunner has resulted in monumental sculptures that invite you to pause and reflect. The ARTWALK is a place where art and nature harmonise, offering visitors a unique cultural experience.

ARTWALK sculptures

STONES 2014

The ‘Stones’ sculpture symbolises obstacles on our path through life. Through a change in perspective, what appears to be a burden becomes an incentive to create something new and grow in the face of challenges.

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FIERY EARTH 2015

Our actions determine the future of the earth. Our passions surround the planet like flames – they carry it and threaten it at the same time. The responsibility for our home lies in our hands.

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THE MOMENTUM 2016

The sculpture symbolises the balance of life. Between stability and dynamism, it embodies the rhythm of upswing and downswing and invites us to pause and feel the vibrations of life.

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COORDINATES 2017

The sculpture not only marks the location of Lech, but also invites us to reflect on our personal goals. A symbol of lightness and openness that encourages us to reflect on our own path in life.

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INNOVATION- TRADITION 2018

The sculpture unites old and new in a unique way. It shows how tradition and progress can enrich each other by respecting the past while shaping the future.

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DIVISION LINK 2018

The big divisions in society, politics, religion and the economy are central issues of our time. Meeting divisiveness with more togetherness has a connecting, healing and constructive effect.

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AURIGA 2019

Helmsman, wagoner – big and strong. The constellation in the northern sky. Its star, Cappella, the brightest and most beautiful, never goes down. And yet – small and inconspicuous next to the infinite power of the universe.

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GENERATIONS 2022

Everybody can be himself and still be part of the whole – generations. What does my past look like, what does my future look like? Where do I see myself? In the end, one must question oneself to find one’s identity.

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PEACE 2023

Peace is more relevant than ever, and yet its value often seems to be lost. So how do you make peace, how do you overcome differences? The journey begins with yourself – peace begins in your own heart.

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SUSTAINABILITY 2024

A tree made of Corten steel and stainless steel symbolises the impact of human intervention on nature. The sculpture poses the question: How sustainably do we live and what footprint do we leave behind?

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E-STATION 2024

The ‘e-station’ is more than just a charging station: it embodies the fusion of technology, art and sustainability in an innovative sculpture made of Corten steel – a powerful symbol of the energy transition.

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Painter and sculptor

Artist Gabriele Brunner

Gabriele Brunner was born in Zams and lives and works in Pfunds in Tyrol. Working as a painter and sculptor since 2014, she has created several extraordinary steel sculptures which impress with their lightness and movement – a special combination of hardness and delicacy. Together with her husband Hubert Brunner, who was responsible for realising her artistic vision, she created the STAHL.H.ART sculptures, which can be seen at the ARTWALK around the Hotel Auriga in Lech.

Hotel Auriga in Lech am Arlberg – home of the sculpture path ARTWALK: Look forward to warm hospitality in an exclusive ambiance, one of the largest spas on the Arlberg, exquisite gourmet cuisine and winter sports in the largest ski region of the Austrian Alps.