Lechweg-Path
Long-distance hiking from Vorarlberg to Bavaria.
Hotel example: Lärchenhof
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.
Hotel example: Lärchenhof
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.
Hotel example: Lechtaler Hof
Onwards you proceed across the stream Krumbach to Gehren and now find yourselves on Tyrolean soil. The route leads you uphill to Lechleiten, to the start of the parnoama path. Enjoy the marvellous views into the Lechtal-valley, far below you notice again and again the glistening turquoise of the river. Via numerous serpentines the route leads you downhill again to the riverbank and through little hamlets all the way into the pretty village of Steeg.
Hotel example: Kräuterhotel Der Stern
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.
Hotel example: Traditionsgasthof Stern
Elbigenalp – Stanzach
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.
Hotel example: Föhrenhof
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.
Hotel example: Die Lilie
Via the panorama path to a beautiful viewpoint situated high up at the Costaries-chapel. 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. In Pflach the river Lech feel like it is within your grasp.
Hotel example: Gasthof zum Schwanen
Pflach – Füssen
You now 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. In Füssen the final treat awaits when visiting the royal palaces.
Hotel example: Hirsch
Departure or extension
Characteristics of the route
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.
| Season 1 19.06.2021 - 02.07.2021 30.08.2021 - 26.09.2021 Arrival daily | Season 2 03.07.2021 - 29.08.2021 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Lechweg-Path, 10 days, AT-VBWLF-10X | ||
| Base price | 849.00 | 929.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 199.00 | 199.00 |
Category: beautiful 3***-hotels and inns
| Season 1 Jun 19, 2021 - Jul 2, 2021 Aug 30, 2021 - Sep 26, 2021 Arrival daily | Season 2 Jul 3, 2021 - Aug 29, 2021 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Lech am Arlberg | ||
| Double room p. P. | 59.00 | 69.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Steeg/Surroundings | ||
| Double room p. P. | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Füssen | ||
| Double room p. P. | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 45.00 | 45.00 |
Included:
- 9 overnight stays as stated, breakfast included
- Luggage transfer
- Lech Card (reductions for cable cars, entrance fees etc.)
- 4x guest cards for all other hiking days of the holiday (reduced entrances, free bus rides etc.)
- 1x original „Lechweg-cheese“, provided by the organic dairy Sojer in Steeg
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English)
- GPS-data is available
- Service hotline
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
- By train to St. Anton am Arlberg and by bus to Lech am Arlberg.
- Car parking: limited number of hotel parking spaces available free of charge, no reservation possible. Public covered car park near the hotel, cost approx. EUR 20 per week.
- Return journey from Füssen to Lech am Arlberg by bus, duration approx. 3 hours (1x change of bus).
Things to note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
