In late summer and autumn, when the Lech River's waters are less pronounced, it flows through the wide gravel bed in many narrow branches. Due to its distinctive appearance, this section is called the "Lech Braid" by the inhabitants of the Lech Valley. In spring and summer, meltwater rushes down the valley in large quantities, and you can admire its distinctive turquoise-blue color.

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Constanze

August 5, 2018

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The Lech distributes the rocks that he has brought from the mountains over a width of about 50 and more meters.

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Marcel Lensing

October 8, 2018

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Between Stanzach and Forchach the Lech runs in several wild river arms through the wide gravel bed, which resembles a plait and this river section gives its name ... Lechzopf!

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1. Forchach Suspension Bridge – Forchach Suspension Bridge loop from Dreibrunnen

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2. Rest area by the Lech – Forest path along the Lech River loop from Stanzach

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3. Mouth of the Namloser Bach, Stanzach – Rest area by the Lech loop from Forchach

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Distance 2.14 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 20 m

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Friday 13 March

8°C

-3°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Forchach, Reutte, Tyrol, Austria

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Lechzopf (braided section of the Lech River)

1. Forchach Suspension Bridge – Forchach Suspension Bridge loop from Dreibrunnen

2. Rest area by the Lech – Forest path along the Lech River loop from Stanzach

3. Mouth of the Namloser Bach, Stanzach – Rest area by the Lech loop from Forchach

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