Hoher Fraßen, Mountain summit in Vorarlberg, Austria

Hoher Fraßen is a 1,979-metre summit in the Lechquellen Mountains of Vorarlberg, the westernmost independent peak of that range. Two long ridges run from the top: the Frassengrat southeast, bending east over the Rappaschrofen and continuing as the Klesiwand (1,929 m) to the Tiefenseesattel, and a southwest ridge down to the Hangende Stein between Ludesch and Nüziders. The Ludescherberg parcel lies on its western slope.

For centuries, the mountain was part of the region's grazing systems and used by local communities to reach high pastures and manage wildlife. These traditional uses shaped the paths that hikers still follow today.

The name Fraßen is linked to the old words for eating and grazing, referring to the mowing and pasturing of the slopes; a second derivation traces it to the Rhaeto-Romance "frasume", open country. The south side of the mountain is still grazed up to the Frassengrat at 1,970 meters. The Fraßenhütte at 1,725 meters belongs to the Vorarlberg section of the Austrian Alpine Club.

The hike starts at the Muttersbergbahn mountain station at 1,401 meters and covers nearly 10 kilometers with about 700 meters of elevation gain. The ascent takes around four hours and requires decent fitness and proper hiking boots.

The route offers two descent options: you can return the same way you came or take an alternative path via Tiefenseesattel. This choice lets hikers experience different terrain on the way down.