Lechtaler Höhenweg

Steeg im Lechtal /
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 85 km
Duration: 45:00 h

Lechtaler Höhenweg: The soles of the feet of long-distance hiking enthusiasts start to tingle, as it is a section of the North Alpine long-distance hiking trail 01 and the legendary "E4". Always hiking at altitudes between 2,000 and 2,500 meters, mountaineers can expect breathtaking mountain experiences and cosy huts that are strung together like pearls on a necklace and vie for a visit.

Tour character

The entire Lechtaler Höhenweg is classified as difficult and runs exclusively on black mountain paths. Alpine experience, surefootedness, a head for heights and a very good level of fitness are required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 85 km
  • Duration: 45:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:6773 hm
  • Elevation downhill:6615 hm

Starting point

Steeg/Bockbach parking lot

Finishing point

Pfafflar - Bus stop Plötzigtal

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Description

With a length of at least 85 kilometers - depending on the route variant - and an altitude of between 2,000 and 2,500 meters, the Lechtaler Höhenweg follows the main ridge of the Lechtal Alps. It is divided into 18 stages, including variants, which can be completed by experienced mountaineers in 10 to 19 days. On the shortest route, they overcome almost 7,000 meters of altitude on mostly difficult climbs.

13 Alpine Club huts offer shelter, accommodation, the best food, peace and quiet and conviviality.

The Lechtaler Höhenweg is a section of the North Alpine long-distance hiking trail 01 and the European long-distance hiking trail E4. As a high alpine trail, it requires a high level of fitness, sound experience of high mountains, surefootedness, a head for heights and climbing skills. Depending on the snow conditions, you may need a rope, ice axe and crampons on some sections. The key sections include the Roßkarscharte between Steinseehütte and Württemberger Haus, which is secured by ropes, and the south-east face traverse of the Vorderseespitze between Ansbacher Hütte and Kaiserjochhaus.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus connection
  • Parking

    Near starting point
  • Contact

    Lechtaler Höhenweg - Übersicht

    ****

More tours in the surrounding area

Newsletter

The mountain is calling? So does our newsletter!

In our weekly newsletter we reveal the best holiday tips for Tyrol.