Lech Riverside Path near Elmen – Petersalm loop from Häternach

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Lech Riverside Path near Elmen – Petersalm loop from Häternach

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Lech Riverside Path near Elmen – Petersalm loop from Häternach

02:59

42.3km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Tiroler Lech

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.48 km

Lech Riverside Path near Elmen

Highlight • River

The Lech has always been the lifeline of the villages and towns through which it flows. The wild river was created by the Lech Glacier, which covered the area between …

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4.27 km

Naturparkhaus Tiroler Lech

Highlight • Rest Area

Discover the Tyrolean Lech Nature Park at the Tyrolean Lech Nature Park House: visitor centers, excursion destinations, access and exit points for whitewater sports, our nature park partner businesses, and more.

More information at:

naturpark-tiroler-lech.at

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4.34 km

Nature Park House Klimmbrücke

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The Klimmbrücke Nature Park Center is an absolute must-see for anyone interested in the flora and fauna of the Lech Valley. It offers a wealth of information about the Lech …

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14.9 km

Hinterhornbach Church

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Beautiful little church in front of a mighty mountain panorama

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15.8 km

View of the Hochvogel

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From the path you have a good view of the Hochvogel.

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18.7 km

Waterfall Near Drähhütten

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Coming from Hinterhornbach, a beautiful waterfall can be seen on the left-hand side, just before the Drähhütten, and you can hear it roaring.

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21.2 km

Petersalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Easy to reach. The road has only very moderate gradients and leads over a beautiful stretch. Delicious food!

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22.5 km

Wasserfall

Viewpoint

26.5 km

Hohe Brücke

Viewpoint

27.6 km

Vorderhornbach to Hinterhornbach Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful route and very little traffic. The untamed stream bed of the Hornbach can be seen at various points.

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42.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

20.0 km

893 m

720 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

9.36 km

2.31 km

632 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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-1°C

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Comments

July 4, 2023,Petersbergalm

The wildly romantic Lechradweg from Bach to Vorderhornbach, then turned into the Hornbachtal, the Hornbach sometimes digs deep into narrow gorges, sometimes it plaits in wide, tree-covered scree beds, from the mighty mountain slopes more and more new streams fall into the valley. The ascent to the holiday village of Hinterhornbach is quickly accomplished and the gravel path to the …

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