Lechweg
123.4 km from Schwangau-horn. Along the way you climb 3,519 m and descend 2,846 m; the highest point is at 1,583 m. Walking time about 40 h – comfortably done in 7 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 0.2 Kanzel Viewpoint
- km 0.4 Magnusblick Viewpoint
- km 0.5 Hutlersberg Summit · 921 m
- km 0.8 Kalvarienberg ✝ Summit · 953 m
- km 3.6 Berzenkopf Summit · 892 m
- km 3.7 Pindarplatz Viewpoint
- km 6.2 Kaltwasser Spring
- km 13.4 Beobachtungsturm Vogelerlebnispfad Pflach Viewpoint
- km 15.8 Müllerskopf Summit · 1,035 m
- km 16.0 Schlossberg Summit · 1,077 m
- km 29.1 Gasthof Musikantenstadl Hut
- km 35.6 Vogelbeobachtungshütte Shelter
- km 65.0 Schigge Viewpoint · 1,200 m
- km 84.2 Burgermeisterei - Steffisalp Hut
- km 84.2 Steffisalp Hut
- km 85.0 Birchabüel Summit · 1,507 m
- km 90.3 Bodenalpe Hut
- km 93.9 Rud-Alpe Hut
- km 96.4 Bärenkopf Summit · 1,706 m
- km 98.5 Weißbach-Quelle Spring
- km 106.2 Formarinalpe Hut · 1,871 m
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 7 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Müllerskopf
Stage ends near Vogelbeobachtungshütte
Stage ends near Bodenalpe
Stage ends near Formarinalpe
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Lechweg” trail?
About 123.4 km. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Lechweg” trail have?
About 3,519 m of ascent and 2,846 m of descent. The lowest point is at 806 m, the highest at 1,583 m.
How long does the “Lechweg” trail take?
Plan for about 40 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 7 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Lechweg” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.