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Hiking holidays Lechweg-Path

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8 Days / 7 Nights
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Long-distance hiking from Vorarlberg to Bavaria

A unique nature experience awaits you on this hiking tour along the Lechweg: you accompany the glistening Lech for around 125 kilometres from its source near the Formarinsee lake in Lech am Arlberg in Austria, through one of the last wild river landscapes in Europe, to the Lech Falls in Füssen in the Bavarian Allgäu.

On your way, you will not only discover the untamed and rugged beauty of the cross-border Alpine regions, you will also hike through one of the largest ibex colonies in Europe and marvel at a waterfall that magically dries up and springs anew every year. You cross a spectacular pedestrian suspension bridge and marvel at King Ludwig's castles. The magical turquoise colour of the Lech and its thunderous roar are your constant companions.

Hiking holidays Lechweg-Path
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Itinerary

Day
1
Arrival in Lech am Arlberg

In the morning, the hiking bus takes you to the idyllic Lake Formarinsee, where the Lechweg-path starts at an altitude of about 1793 metres. Enjoy the stupendous view onto the sparkling mountain lake before you proceed via the Lech-riverside path back amidst the mountain world to Lech am Arlberg.

Initially you walk high above the river through idyllic farmland and across lush mountain meadows before fascinating views deep down into the wild Lech-ravine present themselves. The route ascends gently through the high-altitude forest to the Walser-village Warth, where a natural bathing lake and the highest situated Alpine dairy and butchery invite for a rest. Onwards you proceed across the stream Krumbach to Gehren and now find yourselves on Tyrolean soil. Enjoy the marvellous views into the Lechtal-valley.

Leisurely on the Jochweg-path always along the Lech riverside until you reach the beautiful village of Holzgau, which is characterised by its colourful painted houses. There a very special highlight awaits with the crossing of one of Europe’s longest and most spectacular pedestrian suspension bridges. You proceed across blooming meadows and forest paths to Elbigenalp, the geographic centre of the Lechtal-valley and heartland of the traditional wood craft.

A picturesque nature reserve leads you to Häselgehr, where we highly recommend you visit the lovely parish church with its opulent interior before continuing with the route uphill to the Doser-waterfall. There are many legends and stories around this mysterious nature phenomenon. Via an high-altitude path with fabulous views onto the ‚wild river‘ you reach Stanzach, a tranquil village situated amidst an amazing mountain world.

Today the river Lech presents itself once more from its wildest side: you hike across a rugged river landscape, past the Lechzopf to Forchach, where another suspension bridge taunts brave hikers to cross over. Across the Johannesbrücke-bridge and through the Moosberg-nature reserve you hike to Weissenbach, cross the river Rotlech and via gentle riverside paths reach the quiet little village of Höfen.

Via the panorama path to a beautiful viewpoint. Past the glistening Lake Frauensee you proceed into the ‚Pflacher Au‘. Here you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view onto the wetlands near the river from the so-called ‚Bird Tower‘, a 20-meter high wooden construction. A little later you leave the river Lech and walk through meadows and forests uphill across the border all the way to Bavaria. Soon you can already make out the palaces Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein in front of you in the distance! The impressive Lechfall-waterfall finally marks the end of the Lechweg-path.

Day
8
Departure or extension

Tour character

You walk on easy, well-maintained hiking paths, forest paths and partially also on forest- and gravel roads. For all daily tours a good basic fitness level is required. You always have the option to comfortably cut longer tours short by taking the bus any time. In some parts of the tours some surefootedness is necessary, if required the spectacular suspension bridges can be easily bypassed.

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Prices & dates

Category: beautiful 3* hotels and inns

Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast 
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Lech Card (reductions for cable cars, entrance fees etc.)
  • 4 guest cards for all other hiking days of the holiday (reduced entrances, free bus rides etc.)
  • 1 original „Lechweg-cheese“, provided by the organic dairy Sojer in Steeg
  • Carefully elaborated route description 
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data 
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Travel by public transport to shorten the daily hikes not included
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
     

Optional:

  • Return transfer by minibus to Lech, costs CHF 79.- per person, CHF 29.- per dog (only SAT/SUN), reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival/Parking/Departure:

  • By train to St. Anton am Arlberg and by bus to Lech am Arlberg.
  • Innsbruck or Munich airport.
  • Car parking: limited number of hotel parking spaces available free of charge, no reservation possible. Public covered car park near the hotel, cost approx. CHF 10.- per day.
  • Return journey from Füssen by bus to Lech am Arlberg, duration approx. 3 hours (2x change)
     

Hiking with your dog

You are welcome to take your four-legged friend with you on this hiking tour. Please let us know the breed and size of your dog when booking. Any additional costs are payable on site.

Other important information:

  • The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.  
  • Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended. 

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