Lechaschau: Hiking, Cycling Path and Culture

Lechaschau is an interesting destination if you would like to combine winter hiking, cycling and regional architectural and social history. When choosing your accommodation and planning your days, specific trails, parking options and a bus connection are available, as are destinations at Lake Frauensee and historic sights.

Key facts on the topic

• The easy winter hike to Lake Frauensee is approximately 7.2 km long and takes about 2.5 hours.
• The route to Lake Frauensee starts and ends at Lechaschau parish church.
• There is a car park at the parish church for this hike.
• The winter hike can be reached by bus via the “Lechaschau Gemeindeamt” stop.
• The Lech Cycle Path runs through Lechaschau.
• Lake Frauensee is suitable for swimming in summer.
• Chapels, a house dating from the 16th century and the Lech Bridge supplement the natural and trail offerings with points of interest relating to cultural history.

Planning a winter hike to Lake Frauensee

If you are looking for accommodation in Lechaschau and would like to plan a winter hike, the route to Lake Frauensee provides clearly described guidance. The route is approximately 7.2 km long and takes about 2.5 hours. Since the hike starts and ends at Lechaschau parish church, returning to the starting point can be incorporated into your day plan. For getting there, a car park at the parish church and the bus connection via the “Lechaschau Gemeindeamt” stop are available.

Take the stated length and approximate duration into account when planning. Those looking for a longer route can also consider stage 14 of the Lechweg trail: it leads from Lake Frauensee towards Lechaschau, Hinterbichl district.

Cycling, climbing and trails along the Lech

The Lech Cycle Path runs through Lechaschau, providing another opportunity to include the village in a cycling trip. There are climbing routes at Weißwand. These activities appeal to different interests: You can structure your days with a hike, a cycling tour or time at the climbing routes without combining all the activities into a single route.

Lake Frauensee is suitable for swimming in summer. This means that the possible focus of a trip changes depending on the season: In winter, the hike described above is the main attraction, while in summer, swimming is added as a separate activity.

Chapels, historic houses and the Lech Bridge

Lechaschau also offers several specific points of interest for those interested in cultural history. St. Ottilia Chapel has Gothic Revival tracery windows. Costaries Chapel is located on a hill on the mountain slope and offers a view across the valley basin. The Franzelinhaus dates from the 16th century.

The Lech Bridge connects Lechaschau with Reutte and was an important trade route for centuries. Together with the chapels and the Franzelinhaus, it supplements the trails and natural experiences with a historical perspective. If you are travelling with different interests, you can include such visits as separate items on your itinerary alongside hiking, cycling or spending time at Lake Frauensee.

Accommodation and planning your days

When looking for accommodation in Lechaschau, it is worth first defining your planned priorities. For the winter hike, the starting point at the parish church, the car park there and the “Lechaschau Gemeindeamt” stop are important reference points. For a cycling trip, the Lech Cycle Path passing through Lechaschau is relevant. Those interested in history and architecture can include the chapels, the Franzelinhaus and the Lech Bridge in their own day plan.

You can consider other places separately for trip planning and comparison: Hinterhornbach, Vils, Ehrwald, Stanzach, Schattwald, Steeg, Wängle and Bach.

FAQ

How long is the winter hike to Lake Frauensee?

The easy winter hike is approximately 7.2 km long and takes about 2.5 hours.

Where does the route to Lake Frauensee start and end?

The hike starts and ends at Lechaschau parish church.

Is there a car park for the hike?

There is a car park at Lechaschau parish church for the route to Lake Frauensee.

Can the winter hike be reached by bus?

Yes. The route can be reached by bus via the “Lechaschau Gemeindeamt” stop.

Which trails run through or towards Lechaschau?

The Lech Cycle Path runs through Lechaschau. In addition, stage 14 of the Lechweg trail leads from Lake Frauensee towards Lechaschau, Hinterbichl district.

What does Lake Frauensee offer in summer?

Lake Frauensee is suitable for swimming in summer.

To the overarching travel overview: Reutte District.