The Lechschlucht – an impressive hike from Lech to Warth

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The Lechschlucht – an impressive hike from Lech to Warth

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The Lechschlucht – an impressive hike from Lech to Warth

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9.62km

310m

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The approximately three-and-a-half-hour hike through the picturesque Lech Gorge runs close to the European Watershed, where two important rivers in the Alps diverge.

Whether a drop of water flows via the Rhine into the North Sea or via the Danube into the Black Sea is a matter of a few…

Last updated: June 20, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.86 km

View of the Lech Gorge

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The Lechweg runs above the river on a narrow, sometimes steep, but fairly well-prepared path and often offers great views.

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6.53 km

View of the Lech River Bend Below Mittagsspitze

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Spectacular view of the Lech from high above

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6.93 km

Bridge over the Lech

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Between Lech and Warth, this is the only place with contact with the Lech. After the bridge, the long ascent via Warth to Lechleiten on the Lechweg begins.

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9.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

1.28 km

967 m

521 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

2.19 km

2.08 km

245 m

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,520 m)

Lowest point (1,320 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

14°C

1°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 20, 2023,Lechweg Etappe 2: Von Lech nach Warth

From Lech am Arlberg to Warth, the Lechweg leads over pastures and through the forest. The views are magnificent and you repeatedly cross the Lech, which has now grown to a decent river size. The stage is far less demanding than the first, but is tough in some places. The climb through the forest just before Warth is worth it, …

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August 23, 2023,ABENTEUER LECHWEG - Etappe 2 / Lech - Warth

Our Lechweg adventure / Day 4, Stage 2

After a great breakfast (unbeatable) in the "Haus Widderstein", it was time to say goodbye to Lech. We set off at 9 a.m. towards Warth, where we had our next accommodation, the Berghotel Biberkopf. At the beginning, the Lechweg led us along wide gravel paths through forests and meadows, above the Lech. …

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June 28, 2025,Von Lech nach Warth

The tour was great again. Here, too, we spent a lot of time among the cattle. The trail is challenging in places, but still manageable. The path through the forest is beautiful, but definitely not suitable for cycling. Here, too, the Lechweg is well-marked, and everyone can find their way easily.
I can recommend this tour with a clear conscience …

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September 11, 2022,Lechweg 🥾 Etappe 7 | Warth nach Lech

Directly after Warth we pass the natural lake on the right and enter a beautiful forest. The path leads down to the Lech, which we cross.

We hike steadily uphill against the current of the Lech and repeatedly get beautiful views of the Lech loops.

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May 27, 2023,Lechweg Etappe 7

Unfortunately, today is the last stage of the Lechweg for us, as the stage to Formarinsee is still closed. Since the area here is not yet in season, unfortunately there is no bus between Warth and Lech, so we have to walk the stage back and forth.
Let's start on an idyllic forest path that leads us from Warth down …

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September 14, 2026,Lechweg Etappe 2: Lech - Warth

According to the weather report, the whole day should have been cloudy. We were optimistic and were not disappointed. Not the Kaiserwetter from yesterday, but exciting cloud/sun moods. Perfect for us to hike.

A shorter stage after yesterday.
Above Lech, a wide forest road with a beautiful panorama began. After approx. 5 km, the path became narrower and led through …

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June 27, 2025,Lechweg - 2. Tag - Lech - Warth - Tour

Day 2 on my Lechweg: beautiful landscapes ... simply to enjoy

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June 22, 2024,🇦🇹 / Lechweg / 2. Etappe / Lech am Arlberg - Warth / 🌤️

Our relatively short stage initially runs through a beautiful panoramic location above Lech. At the Bodenalpe, the Lech dramatically pushes its way into the deep Lech Gorge and disappears from our view - only the roaring sound of the water accompanies us on the narrow path on wooden planks above the Lech Gorge (be careful when it is wet). We …

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July 10, 2023

The approximately three-and-a-half-hour hike through the picturesque Lech Gorge runs close to the European Watershed, where two important rivers in the Alps diverge.
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Whether a drop of water flows via the Rhine into the North Sea or via the Danube into the Black Sea is a matter of a few millimeters. The

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