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Lech River Trail Hiking Tours

The Lech River Trail hiking tour follows one of the last wild rivers in the Alps, from its glacial source in Vorarlberg through Tyrol and into Bavaria. Macs Adventure is one of the few operators running this route self-guided, with every night's stay booked ahead.

You'll walk through Reutte and the Tyrolean foothills before crossing into Füssen, Germany, with side trips possible into Tyrol's Zugspitze area. Routes run 6 to 9 days, from easy riverside stages to longer days with real Alpine ascent.

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  • Austria · Germany

    The Lech River Trail

    • Walking
    • 8–10 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,235CAD pp
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Here's why the Lech River Trail is one of Austria's most rewarding multi-day hikes:

  • The Lechweg was the first trail in the Alps awarded 'Leading Quality Trail' status by the European Ramblers Association
  • Roughly 78 miles of the Lech River's full course, from its glacial source to Füssen in Bavaria
  • Trail markers and river crossings are well-maintained throughout, with no technical sections
  • Traditional guesthouses in villages like Elbigenalp and Weißenbach, hand-picked for hikers
  • Combines two countries in one trip - Austria's Tyrol region and Bavaria, Germany
Lechweg - Alpsee views

Lech River Trail like a local

  • When to go

    May through September is best for the Lech River Trail, with June and September offering the mildest temperatures and quieter trails. July and August are busiest.

  • What the trail is like

    Well-marked riverside paths through the Lechquellen mountains, with easy valley stages near Warth and steeper sections around the Lech Gorge near Elbigenalp. Moderate fitness is enough for most stages.

  • Where you'll stay

    Family-run guesthouses and small hotels in villages along the river, including Elbigenalp, Weißenbach, and Füssen. Luggage transfers are included between each stop.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Regular walkers who can manage 10-15 miles a day with some ascent will be comfortable on most stages. The route is graded Easy to Moderate overall.

  • Booking timing

    Book 4-6 months ahead for peak summer dates, especially July and August when Bavarian and Austrian guesthouses fill quickly.

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