Lechloop 2: Path of the Senses – forest sounds and meadow magic on the Lech

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Lechloop 2: Path of the Senses – forest sounds and meadow magic on the Lech

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Lechloop 2: Path of the Senses – forest sounds and meadow magic on the Lech

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16.3km

460m

Hiking

A circular hike through quiet forests, over soft paths and always close to the turquoise Lech. Sometimes directly by the water, sometimes a little higher up, its gentle rushing accompanies you almost continuously.

After starting in Steeg, you cross the Lech right at the beginning. Heading upstream, you soon enter…

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Tiroler Lech

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

View of the Lech River

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A narrow, beautiful path leads you here through the forest, with repeated views down onto the turquoise Lech. Between the trees, the water shines particularly intensely, forming a strong contrast with the dark green.

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2.69 km

Reichsquelle

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The spring does not carry water all year round. It dries up in the winter months, only to bubble up again in spring. The water tastes wonderfully refreshing during a summer hike.

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10.1 km

Massage Trees and Hammock on the Vitalweg

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Water treading in the stream, walking barefoot on the forest floor, or simply relaxing in a hammock at the various stations along the Vitalweg. Here at station 11, you will find hammocks and massage trees.

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15.0 km

Hägerauer Waterfall

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It is actually the Grießbach waterfall that lies between Hägerau and Steeg. It is around 80 meters high and is usually completely frozen in winter.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

5.78 km

2.15 km

918 m

485 m

424 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

4.88 km

2.32 km

1.40 km

1.36 km

934 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (1,090 m)

Weather

Wednesday 28 October

4°C

-2°C

0 %

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It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

April 14, 2026

A circular hike through quiet forests, over soft paths and always close to the turquoise Lech. Sometimes directly by the water, sometimes a little higher up, its gentle rushing accompanies you almost continuously.
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After starting in Steeg, you cross the Lech right at the beginning. Heading upstream, you

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