Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach landscape

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Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach

~2 days · 20.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance20.2 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain6,503 ft
Gain / mile322 ft
High point4,291 ft
Difficulty index29/100

What the Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach is known for

Stages 4–5 of Lechweg is an official 33.1 km point-to-point section from Holzgau to Stanzach.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 10,108 ft to 13,658 ft over 20.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 4.9 mi · 25%
  • Downhill 11.1 mi · 57%
  • Flat 3.5 mi · 18%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach?

29 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach scores 29/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach take?

Most backpackers hike the Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 20.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach?

The Lechweg — Stages 4–5: Holzgau to Stanzach climbs roughly 6,503 ft total — about 322 ft per mile, topping out near 4,291 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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