Macs Adventure is all about self-guided walking holidays. For over 20 years we’ve been helping travellers explore Europe on foot, arranging thousands of self-guided trips with hand-picked accommodation, daily luggage transfers and 24/7 on-trip support. On the Lech River Trail, you enjoy the freedom of independent walking with the reassurance that every detail is taken care of.
The Lechweg links Austria and Germany, following the Lech River from its high-Alpine source area near Lech am Arlberg, through the Tyrolean Lech valley, to the Lechfall and royal castles near Füssen in Bavaria. It’s one of Europe’s best long-distance footpaths if you’re looking for river scenery, authentic Alpine villages and comfortable daily walking distances rather than big summit days.
From our first-hand route testing to our UK-based team of Austria and Germany specialists, Macs Adventure is well placed to help you choose the right itinerary, the best time of year to walk, and any extra nights or add-ons you might want – then organise everything from luggage transfers to digital mapping.
Top it off with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle
This is the perfect trail to discover dramatic scenery without the crowds, and top it off with a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle!
The Salt Trail focuses on historic salt routes and lakes, with more cultural stops. The Lechweg feels wilder, following a free-flowing Alpine river through protected landscapes. If you want nature and a sense of space, choose the Lech River Trail.
For walkers, we recommend June or September for both routes – avoiding peak crowds while still enjoying long, light days and comfortable walking temperatures.
Think of King Ludwig Way as the Lechweg’s gentler Bavarian cousin: lakes, monasteries and castles, generally lower-level walking and less ascent. Choose King Ludwig Way if you’re newer to walking holidays or fancy an easier route with more time for sightseeing. Pick the Lech River Trail if you’d like a slightly more Alpine feel.
Our UK team usually recommends May - June and September for both, avoiding the hottest, busiest summer weeks
Across the Bavarian Alps is a step up: higher passes, more ascent and bigger daily climbs. The Lechweg stays closer to the valley, following the Lech River, so it’s less demanding but still very rewarding.
If this is your first Alpine walking holiday, start with the Lech River Trail, ideally in June or September. If you already enjoy full mountain days and want more challenge, our Across the Bavarian Alps trip in July or early September is a brilliant next step.
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