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Lechweg

Lechweg — the trail guide

The Lechweg is a 124.0 km trek in Austria, typically walked in 4-6 days, with 3514 m of total ascent. It rates Easy on our published rubric (28 m of gain per km, topping out at 1865 m).

The Lechweg follows the Lech, one of Europe's last free-flowing alpine rivers, from its source near the Formarinsee to Füssen in Bavaria. The trail passes through the Lechtal Alps' wild valleys, past turquoise river pools, and through traditional Tyrolean villages. A gentler alternative to high-mountain routes with exceptional natural scenery.

Quick facts

Distance124.0 km
Total ascent3514 m
Typical duration4-6 days
Difficulty (computed)Easy
Steepness28 m gain per km
High point1865 m
CountryAustria
RegionAustria

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Easy" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 801 m · high point 1865 m · 3514 m total ascent over 124.0 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 1875 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-3°-11°169 mm
Feb-9°123 mm
Mar-7°130 mm
Apr-4°115 mm
May179 mm
Jun15°162 mm
Jul17°143 mm
Aug17°164 mm
Sep12°135 mm
Oct123 mm
Nov-6°115 mm
Dec-9°145 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Lechweg?

The Lechweg is 124.0 km, and most hikers complete it in 4-6 days. Total elevation gain is 3514 m.

How difficult is the Lechweg?

It rates Easy on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 28 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1865 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Lechweg is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Lechweg?

In Austria. The route starts near 47.171, 9.999 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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