Bach lies in the heart of the Lechtal Nature Park region and brings together a range of travel interests: a stage of the Lechweg Trail, named trails, seasonal winter activities and the municipality’s cultural heritage. A stage of the Lechweg Trail between Holzgau and Elbigenalp passes through Bach’s rich and idyllic natural surroundings. When planning your trip, consider not only the landscape and trails but also the season and activities. If you are considering Bach as a place to stay, it is best to first decide whether your focus is on hiking, winter trails or the cultural side of the municipality.
Trails and Requirements
The Jöchelspitze Botanical Nature Trail passes the Mountain Hay Museum and ends at the junction with the Alpenrosensteig trail. The Madau High Trail offers a different route: it leads from Bach to Madau and offers views of the surrounding area. Sure-footedness and hiking experience are important; the trail is suitable only for experienced hikers. The Madau High Trail is also currently marked as closed. Check current access conditions before including it in your plans. The two trails therefore differ both in their described waypoints and in their requirements and the Madau High Trail’s current status.
Getting There and Elevation
The Jöchelspitzbahn cable car runs from Stockach in the Lechtal Valley to an elevation of 1,800 metres; its operating times are seasonal. From 12 June to 4 October 2026, bus route 111 connected Gramais, the Jöchelspitzbahn, Bach, Holzgau, Steeg and Kaisers in both directions. This period of validity has passed. Check the current timetable for later travel dates. If you want to combine train and bus travel, take into account both the cable car’s seasonal operating times and the bus connections valid for your dates.
Winter in Bach
In winter, Bach has groomed cross-country ski trails and winter hiking trails. The activities differ in the type of movement involved: the focus on the ski trails is cross-country skiing, while the winter hiking trails are for walking. Trail grooming varies with winter conditions, and conditions on the winter hiking trails also depend on the winter weather. So before setting out, check the conditions relevant to your chosen activity rather than planning based on the season alone. This lets you choose between cross-country skiing and winter hiking according to current conditions.
Culture and Traditions
The municipality of Bach/Stockach has two brass bands and a marksmen’s association as established parts of its cultural life. These local cultural connections complement the area’s natural attractions and trails. Another tradition is associated with the Saxerwand rock face in the Madau Valley: Geierwally is said to have once robbed an eagle’s nest there. This story offers a cultural tale connected with the Madau Valley, while the brass bands and marksmen’s association shape the cultural character of the municipality of Bach/Stockach.
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