The Lechweg is one of the most impressive long-distance trails in the Alps. On this self-guided walking holiday you follow the River Lech from its source at the Formarinsee to the Lechfall in Füssen and, over around 125 km, experience one of Europe’s last great wild river landscapes. Turquoise water, far-reaching mountain views, scenic high-level trails, suspension bridges, charming villages and, to round things off, the distinctive atmosphere around Füssen and the royal castles make this tour an exceptional natural experience. You don’t need a head for heights.

This Lechweg walking holiday is ideal for anyone who wants to combine Alpine walking with good organisation and welcoming comfort. You walk self-guided, stay in hotels and country hotels, enjoy your breakfast each day and, thanks to luggage transfer, travel from stage to stage in especially relaxed fashion. A tour description, walking map and other practical documents help you along the way and make the trip easy to plan.

The trail itself delights with its great variety of landscapes. From a high-Alpine start at the Formarinsee, the route leads through the Arlberg region, the Lechtal and onwards towards the Allgäu. At times you walk close to the water, at others along panoramic high-level paths, then again through unspoilt villages and quiet natural sections. It’s precisely this blend of Alpine backdrop, nature-focused paths and cultural highlights that makes the Lechweg a walking holiday that lingers long in the memory.

What’s particularly appealing is the tour’s flexibility. You can choose versions with 7, 9 or 11 walking days. This means the trip can be tailored to your own pace and preferences – from the sportier complete walk to a more relaxed option with shorter stages. Arrival is possible daily from late June to late September, with the longer season running, according to the trip description, until early October.

If you want to walk the Lechweg and value nature, good organisation and the ease of walking without luggage, this trip is an excellent choice. It combines activity, scenery, freedom and comfort in a way that makes the Lechweg so special – from the source to the fall.