Lechtal Alps

The Lechtal Alps are a subrange of the Northern Limestone Alps located mainly in Tyrol in western Austria. The range is characterised by rugged limestone peaks, high alpine pastures and glacially carved valleys.

Alpine hikers, climbers and ski tourers use the Lechtal Alps for routes ranging from high alpine summits to valley trails; the area offers via ferrata routes and classic alpine ascents. Mountain huts and village bases in the surrounding valleys support multi-day touring.

The mountains were shaped by alpine uplift and Pleistocene glaciation; limestone geology produces steep escarpments and karst features. The range has long been used for summer grazing and alpine pasture farming.

Geographically the Lechtal Alps lie in western Austria, running east-west north of the main Alpine crest and encompassing the upper Lech River valley and adjacent ridgelines.

• High point: The highest point, Parseierspitze, rises to 3,036 metres and is a well-known objective for experienced alpinists.
• Geology: Part of the Northern Limestone Alps, characterised by steep limestone ridges, narrow valleys and glacial cirques.

What to See #

• Parseierspitze: The Parseierspitze, the highest peak in the range, reaching 3,036 metres and forming a prominent limestone summit for mountaineers and hikers.
• Lech valley: The Lech valley running along the southern side of the range, which provides access routes, mountain villages and valleys used as bases for alpine excursions.