Lechweg-Path with Charm
LONG-DISTANCE HIKING FROM VORARLBERG TO BAVARIA.
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Self-guided Tour
Arrival in Lech am Arlberg
In the morning, the hiking bus takes you to the idyllic Lake Formarinsee, where the Lechweg-path starts at an altitude of about 1793 metres. Enjoy the stupendous view onto the sparkling mountain lake before you proceed via the Lech-riverside path back amidst the mountain world to Lech am Arlberg.
Initially you walk high above the river through idyllic farmland and across lush mountain meadows before fascinating views deep down into the wild Lech-ravine present themselves. The route ascends gently through the high-altitude forest to the Walser-village Warth, where a natural bathing lake and the highest situated Alpine dairy and butchery invite for a rest. Onwards you proceed across the stream Krumbach to Gehren and now find yourselves on Tyrolean soil. Enjoy the marvellous views into the Lechtal-valley.
Leisurely on the Jochweg-path always along the Lech riverside until you reach the beautiful village of Holzgau, which is characterised by its colourful painted houses. There a very special highlight awaits with the crossing of one of Europe’s longest and most spectacular pedestrian suspension bridges. You proceed across blooming meadows and forest paths to Elbigenalp, the geographic centre of the Lechtal-valley and heartland of the traditional wood craft. From Elbingenalp you go by bus to your today's stage destination Elmen.
Elmen – Stanzach
Take the bus to Häselgehr, where you should visit the worth seeing parish church with its magnificent interior, before continuing your way up to the Doser waterfall. There are many legends and stories around this mysterious nature phenomenon. Via an high-altitude path with fabulous views onto the ‚wild river‘ you reach Stanzach, a tranquil village situated amidst an amazing mountain world.
Stanzach – Füssen
Today the river Lech presents itself once more from its wildest side: you hike across a rugged river landscape, past the Lechzopf to Forchach, where another suspension bridge taunts brave hikers to cross over. Across the Johannesbrücke-bridge and through the Moosberg-nature reserve you hike to Weissenbach, cross the river Rotlech and via gentle riverside paths reach the quiet little village of Höfen. From Höfen we go by bus to Füssen.
Circular Walk Füssen
At the end of your hiking week you explore the famous royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, which can be seen from afar. Worth seeing are the magnificent Byzantine throne room, the Romanesque grotto and the medieval singers hall. Then you walk around the deep blue Lake Alpsee situated at the foot of the castles. An idyllic route leads you on forest paths. Again and again you are rewarded with impressive views onto the glistening lake and the castles
Departure or extension
Tour character
You walk on easy, well-maintained hiking paths, forest paths and partially also on forest- and gravel roads. For all daily tours a good basic fitness level is required. You always have the option to comfortably cut longer tours short by taking the bus any time. In some parts of the tours some surefootedness is necessary, if required the spectacular suspension bridges can be easily bypassed.
| Season 1 15.06.2024 - 30.06.2024 26.08.2024 - 22.09.2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 01.07.2024 - 25.08.2024 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Lechweg-Path with Charm, 8 days, AT-VBWLF-08D | ||
| Base price | 1,199.00 | 1,329.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 469.00 | 469.00 |
You spend the night in specially selected hotels with special "extras" and can enjoy all the facilities of the charming accommodations (see "Accommodation").
| Season 1 Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 Aug 26, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024 Arrival daily | Season 2 Jul 1, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024 Arrival daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Lech am Arlberg | ||
| Double room p. P. | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 69.00 | 69.00 |
| Steeg/Surroundings | ||
| Double room p. P. | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 49.00 | 49.00 |
| Elmen | ||
| Double room p. P. | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 79.00 | 79.00 |
| Stanzach | ||
| Double room p. P. | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 49.00 | 49.00 |
| Füssen | ||
| Double room p. P. | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 79.00 | 79.00 |
Included:
- Accomodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- 1 Lech Card (reductions for cable cars, entrance fees etc.)
- 4 guest cards for all other hiking days of the holiday (reduced entrances, free bus rides etc.)
- 1 original „Lechweg-cheese“, provided by the organic dairy Sojer in Steeg
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Optional extras:
- Return transfer by minibus to Lech, costs EUR 79 per person, EUR 29 per dog (only SAT/SUN), reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
- By train to St. Anton am Arlberg and by bus to Lech am Arlberg.
- Innsbruck or Munich airport.
- Car parking: limited number of hotel parking spaces available free of charge, no reservation possible. Public covered car park near the hotel, cost approx. EUR 10 per day.
- Return journey from Füssen by bus to Lech am Arlberg, duration approx. 3 hours (2x change).
Things to note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the tour price
- Travel by public transport, approx. EUR 15 per person
- Admission to royal castles, approx. EUR 18 per person (note: admission to Neuschwanstein Castle only possible with valid ticket)
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
