Mountain hikes Birdwatching Tower Loop

Reutte / Ammergau Alps
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 5.2 km
Duration: 1:30 h

Circular hike to the birdwatching tower in Pflach and along the Lech back to Reutte.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 5.2 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:10 hm
  • Elevation downhill:12 hm
Highest point852 m

Starting point

Tourist Office Reutte

Finishing point

Tourist Office Reutte
  • Fitness level 1 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families
  • suitable for pushchairs

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

Easy hiking trail, partly asphalt, partly gravel

Equipment

Light hiking boots, hiking backpack, functional clothing, waterproof clothing, sun protection (sun cream, sunglasses and a hat), first aid kit, hiking map (printed or digital), mobile phone, plenty of water and food.
Optional: hiking poles
Equipment should always be adapted to the season, weather conditions and personal experience.
Source: TVB Naturparkregion Reutte

Description

The hike starts at the Reutte Tourist Office and initially heads towards Pflach. Following a scenic trail, the route leads to the birdwatching tower in the Pflacher Au. From there, continue along quiet paths to the Lech. After crossing the pedestrian bridge to Lechaschau, follow the turquoise-blue Lech towards Reutte and eventually return to the starting point at the Tourist Office.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take bus line 1, 2, 3, 9, 100, 110, 120, 150, 160X or 319 to the "Reutte Bahnhof" stop or the train to the Reutte train station. There are a few more stops along the route that allows alternative entry- or exit points to the tour. Timetables and bus stops can be found at www.vvt.at.
    Alternative option: RegioFlink on-demand shuttle – the flexible mobility service provided by VVT

  • Parking

    The Reutte Nature Park Region can be reached by car as well as by public transport: Arrival & Mobility
    Parking: Untermarkt car park (fee applies)

Weather

Today

partly Cloudy
17°C/9°C
45%0l5 km/h

Fri

partly Cloudy
18°C/8°C
15%0.4l5 km/h

Sat

mainly clear
20°C/8°C
0%0l5 km/h

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