Lech Dam Ellgau – Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary loop from Waltershofen

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Lech Dam Ellgau – Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary loop from Waltershofen

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Lech Dam Ellgau – Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary loop from Waltershofen

02:27

9.69km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lechauen bei Thierhaupten

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

33 m

Neptune sculpture on the River Lech

Highlight • Monument

Take bathing suits with you. Sandbanks, lakes and beer gardens everywhere nearby

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350 m

Swimming spot on the Lech River

Highlight • River

Nice water reflection under the bridge

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1.92 km

Confluence of Lechkanal and Lech

Highlight • River

Very small but fine 😊

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5.06 km

Information Board: History of Rafting on the Lech River

Highlight • Monument

The raftsmen used to be here 😊

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5.21 km

Lech Dam Ellgau

Highlight • Structure

From this weir you have a beautiful view up and down the Lech and it is most impressive when the locks are open and the water thunders into the depths.

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5.39 km

Thierhaupten Bird Sanctuary

Highlight • Lake

Especially in late spring you can watch the offspring of various waterfowl here.

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9.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.44 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

2.75 km

434 m

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

15°C

8°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

November 7, 2022,Lech rauf - Lech runter 🐕🍁😊 diesmal von Meitingen nach Ellgau

A very nice circular route on the Lech 😊 paved paths - however over the Lech in Ellgau only possible without a stroller - perforated stairs !!! The nature and bird world is gigantic 😁 I can only recommend it to those who want to slow down 🤗🐕🍁

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February 10, 2025,62 IRON LAKE CHALLENGE WORLD Staustufe Ellgau

Finally the barrages north of the Lech are finished. I parked in Ellgau at the sports field, you can also park next to the bridge (towards Thierhaupten!!!!)

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