Lechbruck am See: Hiking on the Lech

Lechbruck am See can be discovered through a range of clearly defined experiences: hiking trails run through the town and along the Lech, the boat harbour is the starting point for a described hike and a landing stage for guest raft trips. Other highlights include the parish church of “Mariä Heimsuchung”, visible from afar, and a seasonal open-air ice rink.

Hiking through the town and along the Lech

The old imperial road, Via Claudia Augusta, runs directly through Lechbruck as a hiking route. The Lech Riverside Path offers a different perspective: it follows the turquoise-blue Lech. This places two distinct route options at the heart of the experience: one runs through the town, while the other follows the river. When planning your days outdoors, you can decide whether you would rather follow the Via Claudia Augusta through Lechbruck or explore the Lech Riverside Path along the river.

Another described hike starts at the boat harbour in Lechbruck. It follows the Lechsee past the Hochbergle holiday village and the Via Claudia campsite towards Urspring. From there, it continues upstream, past the Lechschwall and towards Lechbrücke/Gründl. The sequence of named places and landscape features gives you a concrete sense of the route. When planning, you can match these stops to the section you would most like to focus on during your hike.

Church and townscape

The parish church of “Mariä Heimsuchung” has stood on an open hill in the centre of Lechbruck since 1786 and is visible from afar. The early Neoclassical building combines a prominent location with distinctive features: its interior contains a large ceiling painting and large figures on the altars. This means the church can be appreciated both for its central location and for its architecture and artworks. The year 1786 provides a specific historical reference point for the parish church.

Experiences at the boat harbour and in winter

Guest raft trips depart from and return to Lechbruck boat harbour at Lechwiesenstraße 36. A trip takes about two hours, giving you a rough idea of how much time to allow for this activity. If you would like to include a trip in your day’s plans, check the current departure times in advance.

Lechbruck also has an open-air ice rink. Visitors can ice skate to music, and skates are available to hire. The rink is part of the seasonal winter programme. If you are planning to skate on a particular day of your trip, check the dates for your visit.

Winter activities in the wider destination of Ostallgäu

For an example of winter sports in the wider Ostallgäu destination, Nesselwang offers a separate option: the Alpspitzbahn Nesselwang provides access to the ski run around the 1,575-metre-high Alpspitz. The ski area there offers family-friendly slopes and a children’s ski area. Operating conditions can vary by season. Alongside Lechbruck’s paths and experiences, this provides regional context in the form of ski options specifically located in the Ostallgäu.

Discover more destinations: Nesselwang, Halblech, Unterthingau, Stötten Am Auerberg, Roßhaupten, Biessenhofen, Eggenthal, Westendorf.

Back to the destination overview: Ostallgäu.