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Marty Bielicki
Stuart, FL14,526 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
A doable 15 minutes it took us to walk from Fussen to Lechfall. We first saw it on a map and thought it would be interesting to explore—and it is. You can also take a bus and taxi. We thought our walk was quite entertaining observing the countryside. If you have a car, just watch-out when you pull-out.
About 12,000 years ago an Ice Age cut through a gorge and eventually a 158 mile/255KM river. Today the Lech River has 33 hydroelectric plants making valuable electricity for the region.
In the 18th Century the cataracts were transformed into ledges. The beautiful blue waters flow across these ledges today. The day we visited there was a good amount of water which hid the ledges. Regardless, the area does make good photographs.
Just a short way from the 5 ledges is a high cliff in a short gorge with a bust of Maximilian II. He brought peace between Roman Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century. He was “King of Bohemia” and a Holy Roman Emperor.
In Fussen, we thought the Museum of Fussen to be quite interesting and worth while. It was once an Abby and a Town Hall. The Library is quite stunning and you may come across pictures of it in Fussen. I have a picture of the Library on my computer screen.
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About 12,000 years ago an Ice Age cut through a gorge and eventually a 158 mile/255KM river. Today the Lech River has 33 hydroelectric plants making valuable electricity for the region.
In the 18th Century the cataracts were transformed into ledges. The beautiful blue waters flow across these ledges today. The day we visited there was a good amount of water which hid the ledges. Regardless, the area does make good photographs.
Just a short way from the 5 ledges is a high cliff in a short gorge with a bust of Maximilian II. He brought peace between Roman Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century. He was “King of Bohemia” and a Holy Roman Emperor.
In Fussen, we thought the Museum of Fussen to be quite interesting and worth while. It was once an Abby and a Town Hall. The Library is quite stunning and you may come across pictures of it in Fussen. I have a picture of the Library on my computer screen.
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Written November 8, 2023
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Nicholas N
Copenhagen, Denmark904 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Excellent waterfall close to the city. There's a bridge so you can get a good view of the waterfall.
Written July 18, 2023
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SenyraMB
Setubal, Portugal209 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Wonderful panorama view of the Leech lake and waterfall, especially from the main bridge. It's definetely worth stopping by if you are in the area, such as for visiting the historic castles. You don't need a ticket for this one. There is also a free small parking lot in front of the main scenic spot, as well as clean toilets. PS: This waterfall is man-made.
Written January 15, 2023
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Haraldy2k
Wollongong, Australia457 contributions
Jul 2022
This man made waterfall is a wonder to see. Very beautiful. The footbridge over the river is a great view point. Not if you are afraid of heights though!
Written October 21, 2022
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teinertone
Richmond, TX32 contributions
Jul 2022
We took a lovely hike through the park to get to the falls and it is stunning! The trail was very close to our hotel in Fussen. Highly recommend!
Written August 17, 2022
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Ollie
Ashford, UK25 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
These falls were about 30 minutes from our hotel in the centre of Fussen. We walked along the river Lech to reach the falls. The gorge and falls are beautiful and well worth the short walk. We combined our visit with the tree top walk which is just up the road on the Austrian border. We walked back to Fussen along the footpath next to the road.
Written June 19, 2022
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Chris
Cambridge, UK132 contributions
Sep 2021
That's really about it. There are 50c loos around the corner if you need them, otherwise not much to say.
Written September 20, 2021
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ianwebb75
London, UK1,004 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
Beautiful and powerful falls but make sure you do it when the river is lowish. I went after it rained and the water height was up and I couldn’t see the steps properly. Still a great site and must see when in Fussen.
Written August 5, 2021
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MoonaMuslim
729 contributions
Apr 2021
The Lech falls over 5 steps. Nice to look at when in the area. In spring, after the snow has melted, probably the most beautiful.
There is a small parking lot directly at the Lechfall. You can park there for free. It's not even 100 meters on foot. Especially in the early morning hours or towards evening there are fewer tourists on site. It is also even more beautiful when the sun rises / sets behind the mountains and trees.
Certainly not a top-class natural spectacle, but still worth a visit if you are in the area. There is a small kiosk across the street.
Easy to reach, even with a stroller or something else.
On the opposite side of the street, at the kiosk, it goes up to the Kalvarienberg. It offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area. However, some stamina and good shoes are recommended. The way up is steep and long
There is a small parking lot directly at the Lechfall. You can park there for free. It's not even 100 meters on foot. Especially in the early morning hours or towards evening there are fewer tourists on site. It is also even more beautiful when the sun rises / sets behind the mountains and trees.
Certainly not a top-class natural spectacle, but still worth a visit if you are in the area. There is a small kiosk across the street.
Easy to reach, even with a stroller or something else.
On the opposite side of the street, at the kiosk, it goes up to the Kalvarienberg. It offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area. However, some stamina and good shoes are recommended. The way up is steep and long
Written May 10, 2021
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Goldyarmani
Konstanz, Germany71 contributions
Oct 2020
Nice walk from the city center to the Fall and back. The view is really nice and the walk accessible. It is also accessible by car. If you choose to walk with a Buggy, there are few stairs to consider.
Written October 22, 2020
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LoveToTravel V
Los Angeles, CA171 contributions
Hi, are you able to see and photograph Lechfalls from atop the bridge that straddles Austria and Germany? Thanks!
may1259
Shanghai, China23 contributions
Hi! Pls explain... walk the otherside of the river... which direction is that? We will be visiting in 6 days. Please reply. THank you!
Pat R
Fussen, Germany121 contributions
There is a bridge over the falls.If you cross it you can either walk to Bad Faulenbach or walk to Vils in Austria.Well signposted so should be easy for you to find.
Heike Schaeferling
Stuttgart, Germany2 contributions
Gibt es auch eine Aussichtsplattform?
Bernardo_1972
Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany448 contributions
Ja, es gibt eine Aussichtsplattform, direkt an der Straße, eine Brücke über den Lechfall und am Fels gegenüber der Straße.
M B
Sebastopol, CA7 contributions
Can I get to the Kalvarienberg hike from Lechfall? We are looking to do a several hour hike during our visit to Fussen and don't want to have to drive far. Thanks!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lechfall
- Hotels near Lechfall:
- (0.08 km) Pension Steakhaus Fuessen
- (0.28 km) Aktiv-Hotel Schweiger
- (0.31 km) Kurhotel Jakob
- (0.39 km) Gaestehaus Sankt Ulrich
- (0.71 km) Gästehaus Schöberl
- Restaurants near Lechfall:
- (0.06 km) Steakhaus Füssen
- (0.41 km) Fruhlingsgarten
- (0.34 km) Pizzeria Ferrari
- (0.76 km) Il Pescatore
- (0.66 km) Bio Cafe Baumgarten