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Lech hike to St. Afra

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  • Hike between Lech and Kuhsee near Augsburg
    Hike between Lech and Kuhsee near Augsburg
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    Cool water hike directly along the river, through shady forest passages and past three lakes!

    moderate
    Distance 13.1 km
    3:15 h
    38 m
    10 m
    510 m
    480 m

    The tour starts at Augsburg-Hochzoll railroad station and follows the Lech - on well-maintained paths, it first goes to the Hochablass, a historic barrage structure that is part of Augsburg's UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Further south is the Kuhsee, a former oxbow lake with sunbathing areas and playgrounds. The route then continues through the Siebentischwald forest to the Auensee - a quiet, near-natural lake, followed by the Weitmannsee, another body of water along the way that is ideal for a short break.

    The paths remain flat and family-friendly - only the length makes the hike a little more strenuous.

    Author’s recommendation

    You can take a spontaneous break at any of the lakes - whether to play, picnic or relax and watch the water.

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    510 m
    Lowest point
    480 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 11.02%Dirt road 34.51%Forested/wild trail 37%Path 17.46%Unknown 0%
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    1.4 km
    Dirt road
    4.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    4.8 km
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    2.3 km
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    From Hochzoll station, the route runs steadily along the Lech in a southerly direction to Sankt Afra.

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    Kuhsee
    Auensee
    Weitmannsee
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    On the way with the BRB:

    The hike starts at Augsburg Hochzoll station and ends at St. Afra station.

    Further information on the timetable (line RB 67) and tickets at www.brb.de

    Coordinates

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    48.352666, 10.944994
    DMS
    48°21'09.6"N 10°56'42.0"E
    UTM
    32U 644093 5357326
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    Equipment

    Sturdy and comfortable shoes, clothing suitable for the weather

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.1 km
    Duration
    3:15 h
    Ascent
    38 m
    Descent
    10 m
    Highest point
    510 m
    Lowest point
    480 m
    Public-transport-friendly Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Flora Dog-friendly

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