Forchach: Suspension Bridge and Wild River Landscape

Forchach combines the impressive landscape of the Lech with a striking suspension bridge and a wide range of opportunities for an active holiday. The village is located in the core zone of the Tyrolean Lech Nature Park. The Lech riverbed is particularly expansive and impressive here. The Lechzopf winds its way through this riverbed and is visible from the surrounding peaks. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Forchach will find a starting point for nature experiences, walks and hikes, without having to limit their trip planning to a single activity.

The Suspension Bridge as a Special Experience

The Forchach suspension bridge is 138 metres long. It was opened to pedestrians in August 2020. It is wheelchair accessible and can be used with pushchairs. This striking crossing can therefore be included in the day’s plans even when different requirements need to be taken into account. At the Forchach suspension bridge, there is also a visitor presentation featuring play elements, a public barbecue area and information about the wild river habitat. The LIFE Project 2, completed in 2022, is also covered, including its river re-dynamisation and species conservation measures.

For a quieter day in nature, the wild river landscape near Forchach is ideal. It is described as an easy hike in the nature park and leads through a landscape characterised by the broad Lech riverbed and the Lechzopf. Those who want to combine different impressions along the way can choose the “Forchach to the Suspension Bridge” route. It starts at the sports ground in Forchach and returns to the starting point. Returning to the starting point makes it easier to fit this outing clearly into your own daily schedule.

Hiking Options and Cultural Discoveries

A longer route option is the “Forchach – Suspension Bridge to Stanzach” route. It crosses the suspension bridge to the Feldele hunting lodge and then continues through forests across the Schwarzwasserbach Bridge into the Errach area. This allows you to choose between a loop returning to the starting point and a route with several named landscape features. Which option is more suitable depends on your personal plans and the way you wish to structure your day.

Culture can also be included in a visit to Forchach. The Catholic subsidiary and expositur church of St Sebastian, together with its cemetery, is a protected monument. Another established landmark is the Hochstanzer Alpe at an altitude of 1,600 m. Both destinations complement the nature experiences with different perspectives on the surrounding area, without implying any specific duration of visit or current access arrangements.

Choosing Forchach as a Holiday Destination

When looking for a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Forchach, you can initially orient yourself around the type of trip you want. The suspension bridge, the easy hike through the wild river landscape and the circular route starting at the sports ground all lend themselves to planning with clear focuses on nature and activity. The route towards Stanzach expands this selection with forest sections and additional named points of interest. If you would also like to include historical and regional highlights, the protected church and the Hochstanzer Alpe are among the available themes for planning your trip.

Discover More Destinations

For further planning, you can also open the pages for Pflach, Untergiblen, Plansee, Kaisers, Weißenbach Am Lech, Biberwier, Breitenwang and Ehenbichl. This allows you to compare Forchach with other travel destinations before deciding on your accommodation and the right focus for your holiday.

To the higher-level travel overview: Reutte.