Hinterbichl: Trails along the Lech and Lake Frauensee

If you are looking for a hotel in Hinterbichl, your plans for the day may be the deciding factor. For hikes, you can take the route of the circular trail and the difficulty rating of a Lechweg stage into account; for a cycling tour, the surface and the bike bus are relevant. Lake Frauensee is in the immediate vicinity, while Hinterbichl Chapel offers a cultural and historical point of interest. A walk with llamas and alpacas, described in 2024, is another possible activity; check its current availability in advance.

Hiking and the Lechweg

The Lechweg leads from Lake Frauensee downhill toward Lechaschau, in the district of Hinterbichl. Stage 14 of the Lechweg is rated moderate to challenging because of the trail leading to Costarius Chapel. This rating is a concrete point of reference if you are planning to include this particular stage.

The Wängle–Lechaschau–Höfen circular trail passes through Hinterbichl and then follows the Lech embankment along the Lech Riverside Trail. This lets you compare two different points of reference for planning your hike: the difficulty rating of Stage 14 and the circular trail’s route through Hinterbichl to the Lech Riverside Trail.

Cycling and the bike bus

The Lech Cycle Path runs through Hinterbichl; its surface is partly paved and partly gravel. The surface therefore changes between these two types. For cyclists, the Line 110 bike bus runs from Reutte to Steeg and back three times a day. A special trailer can carry 38 bicycles, including e-bikes. If you plan to use the bus as part of your day, check the timetable and fares separately. Departure times are a separate planning consideration alongside the route surface and the option to transport bicycles.

If you are weighing up hiking versus cycling, the practical considerations differ: for Stage 14, the difficulty is linked to the trail leading to Costarius Chapel; for the cycle path, the changing surface and bus connection matter. This lets you weigh the character of the route and transport arrangements according to your plans.

Lake Frauensee and Hinterbichl Chapel

Lake Frauensee is in the immediate vicinity of Hinterbichl, reaches a depth of up to 40 metres and reaches around 24°C in summer. “Up to 40 metres” refers to the maximum depth; around 24°C is an approximate summer temperature. This allows the information about depth and seasonal temperature to be considered separately.

Hinterbichl Chapel is protected as a historic monument by regulation. The corresponding entry in the Federal Monuments Office inventory is dated 28 May 2024. Alongside the nearby lake, the chapel is a specific local point of interest during a stay in Hinterbichl.

Walks with llamas and alpacas

A regional article dated 19 June 2024 describes the farm of Layla Herb and her family at the edge of Hinterbichl, where alpacas and llamas are kept. The article also describes walks with the animals through meadows and the forest. If you would like to include such a walk in your travel plans, check in advance whether it is currently available.

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