Verein Lechweg

On the third stage, you'll start off relaxed through an open meadow landscape, past the turquoise Lechausee, a former gravel pit now used as a natural swimming lake. The trail then leads you along the edge of a mixed beech forest to the suspension bridge near Forchach – a narrow crossing beneath which

As soon as you begin the second stage, the landscape opens up: The wooden observation tower in the Pflacher Au offers you a magnificent panoramic view of the protected floodplain forest area, home to rare bird species such as the black woodpecker. Shortly after, you reach the turquoise Lech River again

This first stage of the reverse Lechweg begins impressively at the Lechfall in Füssen. The river roars its way through the narrow gorge – a wild prelude to an equally varied tour. Right at the beginning, you climb the Kalvarienberg (953 meters above sea level), from which you can enjoy sweeping views

On the fifth stage, you walk along the banks of the Lech River toward the stream, where the baroque church catches your eye – an impressive building that, with its white interior and magnificent altar, is worth a visit. Shortly after the church, the trail climbs steeply to the Seesumpf Chapel, perched

The reverse Lechweg takes you upstream from Füssen to the source of the Lech at Lake Formarin – always against the current, up through wild gorges and alpine valleys, and to the source of one of Europe's last wild rivers. You can find all the individual stages here: komoot.com/de-de/collection/3364937.

You begin the fourth stage of the Lechweg trail towards Elbigenalp, which takes you along a panoramic path through the forest. Along this section, you'll repeatedly enjoy fantastic views of the Lech Valley and the surrounding peaks. A highlight is the detour to the Doser Waterfall, which cascades down

You'll soon have made it! The seventh and final stage begins on an idyllic path over wooden walkways and small bridges as you hike toward the young Lech River. You'll soon reach the Zuger Säge barbecue area, a lovingly designed rest stop by the municipality of Lech. Shortly after, you'll see the confluence

The seventh stage begins in Warth, and you hike towards Seebachsee, an idyllic natural lake on the outskirts of the town. The trail continues through a mystical forest, gently descending. Soon you'll cross the Gais Bridge, where you'll once again be captivated by the aura of the Lech Valley.



Now the steeper

The sixth stage initially winds its way up the old Lechtal road in numerous switchbacks. With every meter of elevation gain, the views of the valley become more and more beautiful.



The trail continues on a panoramic path that leads you through a beautiful alpine landscape. The path winds along the slopes

Follow a wild river from its source deep in the Austrian Alps to the picturesque Alpine foothills in Bavaria. The Lechweg is a long-distance hiking trail that leads through alpine landscapes, but does not follow difficult paths. You follow the water from the beautiful Formarinsee in Vorarlberg through