Mountain hikes Great Lech River Loop

Höfen / Lechtal Alps
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 12.7 km
Duration: 3:15 h

Long circular hike from Höfen along the turquoise-blue Lech, the “last wild river”, via Weißenbach and Rieden.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 12.7 km
  • Duration: 3:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:21 hm
  • Elevation downhill:21 hm
Highest point883 m

Starting point

Hahnenkammhalle Höfen

Finishing point

Hahnenkammhalle Höfen
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • suitable for pushchairs

Best time of year

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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 circular hike starts at Hahnenkammhalle in Höfen and initially leads past the airfield towards Weißenbach. Following the Lech, the “last wild river”, the trail continues upstream to Weißenbach. There, cross the bridge and continue towards Rieden. The route leads through Rieden and under the Ehenbichler Straße via an underpass. From there, follow the trail directly along the Lech to the Lech footbridge. Cross the river once again and hike back to Höfen. The tour ends at Hahnenkammhalle.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take bus line 110 or 120 to the "Höfen Tourismusbüro" stop. 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: Hahnenkammhalle Höfen car park

Weather

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