This easy tour takes you on a trip to the Lech, not far from the Tannheimer Tal. You accompany the mighty river for a short stretch on its way from Vorarlberg to the Danube and get to know it and the beautiful nature that surrounds it.
The tour starts in Elmen directly on the Lech, where you can park your car. You start comfortably on a gravel path, with small climbs and easy descents.You are often very close to the river and can observe how it flows in its natural riverbed. Depending on the season, the Lech is sometimes milky and cloudy, sometimes clear.In Forchach, you cross the Lech on an impressive suspension bridge. Enjoy the view of the river as it carves its way deep into the alpine landscape.You then head back upstream on a paved path. You pass the Lech floodplains and enter the lady's slipper area. There you can discover rare plants that thrive in the special microclimate.
