Lechweg Path

Embark on an unforgettable 125-kilometre journey along the Lechweg Path, immersing yourself in untouched nature and exhilarating hiking adventures. Your adventure begins at Formarinsee in Lech am Arlberg, winds through the Tyrolean landscape, and concludes at the awe-inspiring Lech Falls in Allgäu.

This hiking holiday promises an exceptional nature experience as you follow the course of the glistening River Lech for approximately 125 kilometres. Starting from its source near Lake Formarinsee in the Austrian town of Lech am Arlberg, you'll traverse one of Europe's last remaining wild river landscapes, eventually reaching the Lechfall waterfall in Füssen in Bavarian Allgäu.

Along the way, you'll not only encounter the untamed and rugged beauty of the border-crossing Alpine regions but also hike through one of Europe's largest ibex colonies and witness a waterfall that seemingly disappears each year, only to reappear in all its glory. You'll also cross a spectacular suspension bridge for pedestrians and marvel at King Louis' palaces. The enchanting turquoise waters of the River Lech and its thundering roar will be your constant companions on this extraordinary journey.

Details about the hiking holiday on the Lechweg Path

The starting point of your walking holiday on the Lechweg Path is in Lech am Arlberg. The start of this multi-faceted active tour is a fantastic circular hike around the Formarinsee. This is exactly where the Lechweg originates at around 1,793 metres. The following stage leads to Steeg and on the following day to Elbigenalp, where a particularly adrenaline-pumping highlight awaits you: the crossing of the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Europe.

On the last day of your walking holiday, you hike across the border into Bavaria. You will already be able to see the picturesque castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein from a distance. The final stage destination is the impressive Lech Falls, as well as Füssen and the endpoint of the walking tour.

The highlights of this walking holiday at a glance:

• Sparkling Formarinsee: Idyllic, glittering and nestled between countless mountain peaks lies the Formarinsee at an altitude of approximately 1,793 metres. This is where the Lechweg-Path begins.

• Cross the longest pedestrian bridge in Austria: 200 metres long and suspended 110 metres above the Höhenbach Gorge – spectacular and not for the faint-hearted. From Holzgau to Elbigenalp there is no way around the breathtaking suspension rope bridge.

• Mystical waterfall: Numerous legends and myths surround the Doser waterfall. No wonder, because it is only active from 23 April to 11 November every year. The rest of the time there is no waterfall to be found here.

Worth knowing about the hiking tour on the Lechweg

On this hiking tour in Vorarlberg and Tyrol in Austria, as well as in Bavaria in Germany, you will always walk on good hiking paths, forest trails and gravel paths. With a little fitness and sure-footedness, this cross-border active holiday will be a wonderful adventure amid nature. You are welcome to shorten the longer stages at any time by bus with the included tickets.

Route summary

Hiking tours along well-maintained paths and in parts on asphalted vineyard paths. Depending on the route you can either enjoy the tours at a leisurely pace or make it more challenging. Summits along the Lechweg area are not high, but partly steep. Hence surefootedness is required in a few places. This week of walking offers a beautiful combination of nature, sights and enjoyment.

This tour has been graded as Medium. Find out more about our walking holiday difficulty levels.