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Lech Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Bavaria
Altmühltal
Danube-Ries
Marxheim

Lech Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

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Lech Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

05:05

73.1km

220m

This long-distance cycle path follows the Lech from its source in Tyrol to where it flows into the Danube near Marxheim. The section in Bavarian Swabia begins at Prittriching. We …

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Confluence of Lech and Danube

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From this position, the Danube Bridge, the confluence of the Lech and Danube rivers can be observed beautifully – and relatively safely. If you want to get closer to the …

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30.2 km

Gravel banks along the Lech

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There are many gravel banks along the Lech Cycle Path. Some good, some less accessible from the trail. A nice place to keep your feet in the cool water during the tour.

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53.1 km

Hochablass Dam (Augsburg)

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The Hochablass is impressive and offers a beautiful panorama all around. In addition, it is almost at the Kuhsee, a popular bathing lake with a restaurant and sanitary facilities.

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73.1 km

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43.2 km

15.7 km

6.96 km

5.13 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

38.1 km

17.6 km

16.2 km

932 m

128 m

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April 25, 2023

This long-distance cycle path follows the Lech from its source in Tyrol to where it flows into the Danube near Marxheim. The section in Bavarian Swabia begins at Prittriching. We suggest riding this part of the Lech Cycle Path upstream and following the Lech from the mouth. With every step on the pedals

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October 13, 2023

On the way from Lech to the train station in Schmiechen, be sure to stop by the Cafe Streuselkuchen in Maria Kappl. A kitschy, romantic spot like no other. The short half-avenue between Kappl and Schmiechen is also beautiful

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