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Landkreis Augsburg

Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary – Lech Dam Ellgau loop from Waltershofen

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Landkreis Augsburg

Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary – Lech Dam Ellgau loop from Waltershofen

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Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary – Lech Dam Ellgau loop from Waltershofen

02:29

9.80km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Lechauen bei Thierhaupten

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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739 m

Nature Reserve Riverside Path

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The next bridge is the power station - there is a channel for bicycles

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1.87 km

Lechauen bei Thierhaupten Nature Reserve

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The Lechauen nature reserve near Thierhaupten is located directly east of the Lech west of Thierhaupten. It was placed under nature protection on March 1, 1989 and, at 105.36 hectares, is the largest nature reserve in the Augsburg district.

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3.02 km

Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary

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Especially in late spring you can watch the offspring of various waterfowl here.

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4.63 km

Ellgau Dam

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5

4.81 km

Lech Dam Ellgau

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From this weir you have a beautiful view up and down the Lech and it is most impressive when the locks are open and the water thunders into the depths.

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4.96 km

Information Board: History of Rafting on the Lech River

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The raftsmen used to be here 😊

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5.44 km

Lech River

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Along the Lech and change sides if possible die

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8.10 km

Confluence of Lechkanal and Lech

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Very small but fine 😊

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9.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

3.04 km

242 m

161 m

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