Lechzopf (Braided Section of the Lech River)
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 463 out of 474 hikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Tiroler Lech
Location: Forchach, Reutte, Tyrol, Austria
Best Hiking Routes to Lechzopf (Braided Section of the Lech River)
- Intermediate
4.4
(50)
266
Forchach Suspension Bridge – Forchach Suspension Bridge loop from Forchach04:28
17.3km
90m
Intermediate4.5
(59)
262
Rest Area by the Lech – Forchach Suspension Bridge loop from Stanzach03:22
13.0km
70m
Expert4.7
(102)
446
Trail Along the Lech River – Forchach Suspension Bridge loop from Stanzach05:51
22.7km
120m
Tips
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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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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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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Location: Forchach, Reutte, Tyrol, Austria
Best Hiking Routes to Lechzopf (Braided Section of the Lech River)
- Intermediate
4.4
(50)
266
Forchach Suspension Bridge – Forchach Suspension Bridge loop from Forchach04:28
17.3km
90m
Intermediate4.5
(59)
262
Rest Area by the Lech – Forchach Suspension Bridge loop from Stanzach03:22
13.0km
70m
Expert4.7
(102)
446
Trail Along the Lech River – Forchach Suspension Bridge loop from Stanzach05:51
22.7km
120m
Information
- Distance2.14 km
- Uphill10 m
- Downhill20 m
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