Lechtaler Höhenweg

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.

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.