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Lech to Formarinsee

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Lech

Lech to Formarinsee

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4.8

(741)

2,936

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Lech to Formarinsee

05:44

18.3km

630m

Hiking

The rushing Lech River, the shimmering turquoise Formarinsee, and the imposing mountains of the Zugertal Valley – all this awaits you on one of the most beautiful hikes in the Arlberg region. From the charming village of Lech, you'll hike along the last wild Alpine river to its source, a…

by Lech Zürs

Last updated: August 11, 2025

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 15.0 km for 69 m

After 15.6 km for 5 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.9 km

Always along the Lech

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Lech River flows like a lively mountain stream through its light gray bed toward the valley. Surrounding it is a perfect Alpine idyll: green meadows, dark conifers, and light gray mountain ridges.

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13.4 km

Lech spring

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The Lech Hiking Trail also starts here – from source to falls. This long-distance trail offers alpine hiking in the impressive natural landscape of the Lech Valley.

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15.4 km

Rocky path (Formarinsee to the Freiburger Hütte)

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The rocky trail leads along the left bank of Lake Formarinsee to the Freiburger Hut. The trail is rather challenging and should only be attempted by experienced hikers. Exposed sections …

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15.7 km

View of Lake Formarin and the Rote Wand

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of Lake Formarin is simply stunning, especially when the red wall is illuminated by the sun.

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15.8 km

Freiburger Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Freiburger Hütte is a hut run by the DAV. The hut managers Kathi and Flo have had the hut and their colorful team under great control for years. Due …

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.50 km

5.66 km

5.15 km

878 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.74 km

5.65 km

2.60 km

870 m

274 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,440 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

16°C

4°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 5, 2021,Formarinsee und Lechweg 1. Etappe 05.08.2021

The rainy weather made the tour above the tree line sometimes a slide, as it had rained for days.
But the views with clouds have their very special charms ...

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July 1, 2021,🇦🇹 Lechweg: Etappe 1 vom Formarinsee nach Lech am Arlberg

The Lech is known as the last wild river in the northern Alps. The Lechweg runs approx. 125km from the source at the Formarinsee in Vorarlberg through Tyrol to the Lechfall near Füssen in Allgäu.

To stage 2 -> komoot.de/tour/407588645

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July 10, 2022,Lechweg Etappe 1 / Formarinsee --> Lech 🇦🇹

At the start (10:00 a.m.) of the first stage at the Formarinsee bus parking lot, it was 10 degrees with light rain. Petrus thought to himself that if you weren't in church at that time on a Sunday, there wouldn't be a mix of sun and clouds for the hike.
Before starting the Lechweg, I ran a short warm-up lap …

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August 6, 2021,Lechweg Etappe 1 zum Formarinsee und Freiburger Hütte

After I did the 2nd stage from Lechweg yesterday, I tackled the 1st stage today - then the other way around 🤔. After initially going astray in Lech (I tried to find a given Komoot route) I made it on the right path. It's best to just follow the curved "L".
Most Lechweg hikers take the bus up to the …

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July 27, 2022,Lechweg: Formarinsee - Lech

Lt. Google maps the bus stop "Rüfiplatz" is closed. That's why we parked at the "Schlosskopf". But info from google maps is wrong!
With the line 7 (blue bus) it goes for 20 €/pers. In less than half an hour to the lake.

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September 12, 2022,Lechweg etappe 8: Lech - Formarinsee/Freiburger Hütte

Purchased! After 8 days and a little more than 125 kilometers we arrived at the end of the Lechweg

Early in the morning nature was still covered with a layer of frost. But soon the sun came over the mountains ☀️ The last stage became more beautiful with the meter. Forest paths were interspersed with wooden decking paths, narrow mountain …

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June 19, 2025,1. Etappe Lechweg - Formarinsee nach Lech

On the way around Lake Formarin from the Freiburger Hütte back to the bus stop, I unfortunately got off the path and almost climbed down an old waterfall... please DO NOT follow!!! 🫣 When I climbed back up, I found the right path. 🤗😇

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June 24, 2024,Etappe 1 - Formarinsee bis Lech am Arlberg (15-20)

Check out Stage 1 - Formarinsee to Lech am Arlberg on Relive! relive.cc/view/vmqX38x1Ro6

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August 3, 2025

The rushing Lech River, the shimmering turquoise Formarinsee, and the imposing mountains of the Zugertal Valley – all this awaits you on one of the most beautiful hikes in the Arlberg region. From the charming village of Lech, you'll hike along the last wild Alpine river to its source, a high mountain

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Lech to Formarinsee

Always along the Lech

Lech spring

Rocky path (Formarinsee to the Freiburger Hütte)

View of Lake Formarin and the Rote Wand

Freiburger Hut

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