Lechtal attractions in Tyrol

The most beautiful sights, nature experiences and excursion tips around Bach in Tyrol

Discover attractions in the Lechtal from Bach

Discover the most beautiful Lechtal attractions around Bach in Tyrol – from impressive nature experiences and hiking destinations to cultural highlights and family-friendly excursions.
✔ For families • ✔ For hiking enthusiasts • ✔ For nature & culture

Lechtal attractions for every type of holiday

For families

The Klimmbrücke visitor centre, easy walks and exciting nature experiences for all ages.

For hiking enthusiasts

The Holzgau suspension bridge, Jausenstation Wase and peaceful side valleys are perfect to combine.

For culture

The woodcarving school in Elbigenalp and the Geierwally open-air stage bring history and tradition to life.

For nature & peace

The Lechtal time-out villages offer real peace away from the crowds.

Popular attractions in the Lechtal & hiking tips

Jausenstation Wase – traditional Tyrolean cuisine

Just an easy one-hour walk from SennHOF you will find the cosy Jausenstation Wase. Here you can enjoy genuine Tyrolean hospitality and hearty local dishes – perfect for a relaxing break in the middle of nature.

Holzgau suspension bridge – a highlight for thrill seekers

A true highlight awaits: the Holzgau suspension bridge. High above the romantic Höhenbachtal gorge, you cross one of Austria’s longest and highest freely accessible pedestrian suspension bridges. Combine it with a relaxed walk to Café Uta and enjoy the return route past the impressive Simms waterfall.

Walking across the Holzgau suspension bridge in the Lechtal Relaxed hike to Jausenstation Wase near Bach

The Lechtal time-out villages

Gramais, Pfafflar, Kaisers and Hinterhornbach – peaceful retreats for the soul

With only 68 inhabitants, Gramais is the smallest municipality in Austria – a real insider tip for anyone looking for silence and authenticity. Pfafflar, Kaisers and Hinterhornbach have also preserved their original Tyrolean mountain-village charm.

Here time seems to stand still: no rush, no crowds, just pure nature in every direction. Anyone looking for a break from everyday life will find a true retreat for body and mind in these idyllic villages.

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Lechtal side valleys with untouched nature Lechtal time-out villages such as Gramais, Boden and Pfafflar

For culture lovers

Woodcarving school in Elbigenalp

Traditional woodcarving has been lovingly preserved in the Tyrolean Lechtal for generations.

In small carving workshops, the craft is still alive today – with artistic figures and works made from local wood.

A special highlight is the woodcarving school in Elbigenalp, which offers exhibitions as well as courses for guests – perfect if you would like to get creative yourself and experience the craft at first hand.

Woodcarving school in Elbigenalp Woodcarving art from the Lechtal

Klimmbrücke visitor centre

An ideal excursion for the whole family: the Klimmbrücke visitor centre is spectacularly located above the River Lech near Elmen. Here you can discover everything about the Tyrolean Lech Nature Park in an engaging way for both children and adults.

The adjoining adventure playground offers balancing elements, a climbing slide, zip line and a willow maze that playfully recreates the river landscape.

The interactive exhibition invites you to explore and join in – ideal for families with children. Right next to it, walking paths lead through the original river landscape of the Lech, perfect for a short discovery tour.

Klimmbrücke visitor centre near Elmen Visitor centre in Elmen as an experience for all generations

Geierwally open-air stage

Anna Stainer-Knittel – better known as “Geierwally” – was born in Elbigenalp in 1841 and made history as a courageous artist and eagle-nest climber. Today the impressive open-air stage in the Bernhardstal gorge proudly bears her name. Year after year, the Geierwally open-air stage enchants thousands of visitors with gripping performances set against a unique Alpine backdrop.

Open-air stage in Elbigenalp Geierwally stage in the Bernhardstal gorge

Frequently asked questions about Lechtal attractions

Families especially enjoy the Klimmbrücke visitor centre with adventure playground, the Holzgau suspension bridge combined with the Simms waterfall, and easy hikes to Jausenstation Wase or the peaceful Lechtal time-out villages.

Some attractions, such as Jausenstation Wase, can be reached directly on foot from Bach. Other highlights, including the Holzgau suspension bridge, the Klimmbrücke visitor centre, the woodcarving school in Elbigenalp and the Geierwally open-air stage, are only a short drive or bus ride away.

Yes. Good options include the woodcarving school in Elbigenalp with exhibitions and courses, the Klimmbrücke visitor centre with its interactive exhibition and, depending on the season, cultural events at the Geierwally open-air stage.

Discover even more of the Lechtal

Whether you are looking for a day trip with children, cultural experiences or unspoilt nature – the Lechtal offers something for every taste. If you would like even more inspiration, also take a look at our ideas for a summer holiday in the Lechtal or a winter holiday in the mountains.

Ideal for families, hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers – start your Lechtal adventure directly from SennHOF.

From SennHOF Lechtal in Bach you can quickly reach all these attractions – many tours start right outside the door or are only a short drive away. This makes your holiday apartment in the Lechtal the perfect base for nature, culture and family adventures.

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Lechtal attractions at a glance

This page presents the main Lechtal attractions around SennHOF Lechtal in Bach: from the Holzgau suspension bridge and Jausenstation Wase to the peaceful Lechtal time-out villages, the Klimmbrücke visitor centre, the woodcarving school in Elbigenalp and the Geierwally open-air stage. Many destinations are ideal for families, beginner hikers and nature lovers and can easily be combined with a summer or winter holiday at SennHOF.