Lech Falls
Lechfall
A stepped waterfall just south of Füssen's old town, where emerald river water runs through a gorge. Close views from the footbridge make it a free stroll.
Lech Falls lie about 1 km south of Füssen's old town. Here the Lech River tumbles over a 12-metre artificial stepped weir and then flows through a narrow limestone gorge, its water a striking blue-green. A footbridge (Maxsteg) above the falls gives close views of the flow. On the rock face beside the bridge are a statue of King Maximilian II of Bavaria and a legendary 'footprint' of St. Magnus. Admission is free, and it is a 15-minute walk along the river from the old town. You can continue to the nearby Baumkronen treetop trail and forest paths, or hike along the river to Forggensee. The falls are most spectacular in spring, when snowmelt swells the flow.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Treetop Walk Ziegelwies
- Hohes Schloss Füssen
- St. Mang's Abbey
- Füssen Old Town
- Schwansee
- Alpsee
- Königliche Kristall-Therme Schwangau
- Hohenschwangau Castle