Lechweg - from the source to the fall (1st stage)

Directions

From the Post Office starting point, take the hiking bus to Lake Formarin. At the terminus, a slightly sloping panorama leads along the southern goods route to Lake Formarin, where the Lech is one of the last wild river landscapes in Europe. The same way back to the bus stop and north on the road to Alpe Formarin. After the alp, a meadow path branches off to the right, which leads past the Capricorn Monument over the alpine meadows. At the next fork in the road, take the marked path to the left and follow the still young Lech south into the valley. About 9 km from the bus stop Formarinsee, you reach the Gasthaus Älpele. Ideal for a short rest. The stony Lechuferweg leads to the fishpond in Zug. From here you return to Lech via the "Lechuferweg" already described.
The path is not suitable for prams. On your way you will pass interesting rest areas, idyllic barbecue areas and cosy inns. This first stage ends in Lech. The second stage continues from Lech to Warth. If you enjoy the Lechweg, you can continue hiking as far as Füssen in Allgäu.

Suggestions

Special features: Further information on the long-distance hike is available at the Lech Zürs Tourist Office or at www.lechweg.com

Sights: The Formarinsee Lake – a natural mountain lake where fishing is also permitted. You can obtain a fishing permit at the Lech Zürs Tourist Office.

Possible stops: Gasthaus Älpele, restaurants in Zug and Lech am Arlberg.

Equipment

Good footwear (ankle high, profile sole), rain protection, Lech Card and bus timetable.

Safety information

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www.vorarlberg.travel/sicherheitstipps

Public transport

By train to Langen am Arlberg station or St. Anton am Arlberg. From there, buses (No. 750+760) run regularly to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.