Elmen am Lech

Elmen am Lech is a great starting point for a trip that combines nature, outdoor activities and local history. The river runs through the municipality, while nature park themes, walking trails and winter activities offer different focal points. If you are looking for a hotel in Elmen, it helps to first consider whether your trip will focus more on the Lech, a circular hike, cultural sights or winter sports.

Elmen between the Lech and the Bschlaber Valley

Elmen lies at the entrance to the Bschlaber Valley; the Lech flows through the municipality from south to north. In Elmen, the Klimmbrücke Nature Park Centre is housed on a bridge over the river and features the “Wild River Adventure” exhibition. Elmen is also the midpoint of the Lech Cycle Path; comprehensive information about the Tyrolean Lech Nature Park is available there. The Stablalm alpine pasture is located at an altitude of 1,412 metres in Elmen in the Lechtal. The river and nature park are therefore important geographical reference points for finding your way around the area.

The “The Last Wild One” nature exhibition introduces visitors to dry gravel banks, riparian forests, steep side valleys, and the animals and plants of the wild Lech. The focus on nature is therefore not limited to the river itself, but also includes its diverse habitats and their inhabitants. These topics give your trip planning a clear focus if nature and landscape are important when choosing a destination.

Exploring on foot

Elmen has walking trails through the Lech floodplains, across green meadows and through forests. For a route with a specified duration, the Vorderhornbach–Elmen circular trail is another option: this easy loop takes about two hours and connects Vorderhornbach, Martinau and Elmen along the Lech. Bus route 110 serves the “Elmen Martinau” stop, providing access to this circular hike. If you plan to take the bus, check the timetable separately. This lets you choose between walking trails through different landscapes and a loop with an approximate duration that connects several places.

Architecture and history

Local history also offers several specific points of interest. The Trinity Chapel in the district of Klimm is listed among the heritage-protected buildings in Elmen. The parish church of the Holy Three Kings has a Baroque nave and a Gothic tower, bringing different architectural styles together in one church building. Anton Falger of Elbigenalp’s so-called “Dance of Death” depicts traditional Lechtal clothing. A local Elmen legend links the “Clever Women of Elmen” to the year 1632: women used a ruse to persuade Swedish soldiers to retreat. Culture enthusiasts can thus explore both architectural details and historical stories.

Winter activities

Around Elmen’s fields, cross-country ski trails have good connections to the Lechtalloipe. There is also an ice rink for skating and the opportunity to play Bavarian curling. These activities offer different kinds of winter sports: cross-country skiing on trails, ice skating and Bavarian curling. If you are planning a winter trip, these options may help determine your choice of destination.

Choose hotels in Elmen according to your travel interests

To choose a destination, it helps to compare the different focal points: nature exhibitions and the Lech are ideal for a nature-focused stay; the circular hike is an easy loop of about two hours between three places; and the chapel, church and historical stories offer cultural highlights. Cross-country skiing, ice skating and Bavarian curling provide a winter focus.

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