Lechweg-Path, Lech am Arlberg – Füssen

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

Enjoy a relaxed hike along the Lech Valley across green alpine meadows, past grazing cows and through shady forests. Again and again you are treated to magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and the Lech lying deep below. From Warth, take the bus to Steeg. More enduring hikers can cover the entire route on foot. 

Hotel example: Styrolerhof Hotel & Wirtshaus

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

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: Hotel Föhrenhof Stranzach

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

On the panoramic trail with its stunning views, you reach the sparkling Frauensee lake above the Reutten valley basin and into the Pflacher Au, which delights both nature lovers and those seeking relaxation. You then hike to the charming village of Pflach, from where you take the bus to Füssen. Or alternatively hike to Füssen. 

Hotel example: Hotel Hirsch Füssen