Water sports

Water sports in the nature park

You are in the middle of the most sensitive area of the nature park

The Lech is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. It is navigable from Steeg to Weißenbach and entices you with its beauty and wilderness to adventure on the water.
White water sports are also much about the experience of nature. And in order to preserve this unique nature for all of us, please follow these instructions:

- You are in the middle of the most sensitive area of the nature park. Try to make your presence as undisturbed as possible. Do not leave any garbage, keep quiet and use only the official barbecue sites (see PDF download).


- Use only the entry and exit points noted on the plan (see download button below).
Disturbance to the riparian area should be kept to a minimum.


- Do not walk on the gravel banks (especially the central ones) .
Rare animal and plant species live here that depend on the untouched nature of these habitats. On the Tyrolean Lech, for example, the rare and endangered little ringed plover still finds one of its last breeding grounds.


- Do not shear across the bottom of the riverbed during fish spawning season (September to April).
The spawn is deposited by the fish on the bottom of the river and could be significantly damaged by shearing boats.


- Refrain from private rafting on the Lech.
From 01.05.-30.09. it is possible to book commercial rafting on the Lech. Other paddling is allowed all year round (both private and commercial).


- Adhere to the daytime restriction of 09:00 to 19:00.
Many wild animals depend on the silence at night and at dawn and dusk.

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Rules of conduct

for a nature-compatible coexistence

The Tyrolean Lech Nature Park is a piece of breathtaking nature with impressive landscapes and invites you to relax and discover. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the wild river landscape and find peace and relaxation during a hike through the unique nature! The nature at the Tyrolean Lech is very valuable and under protection, therefore we ask you to (act) environmentally friendly and nature-friendly and to take the following requests with you on your way:

carry in - carry out

Please do not leave waste in nature and dispose of your waste properly. This way you contribute to intact ecosystems and food chains, free from contaminants such as pollutants, microplastics, etc.

Protection of animals and plants

In the nature park animals and plants are under protection. Therefore, please do not remove natural materials, animals, mushrooms and plants. Thus, the diversity and natural beauty remains a pleasure for all visitors to the area.

Camping and storage

Please use the designated camping sites in Reutte, Vorderhornbach and Häselgehr. Camping and camping of any kind are prohibited.

Nature without engines

Please observe all no-driving signs and avoid operating motorized vehicles off public roads. Use public transportation whenever possible!

Fire making only in designated areas

Campfires are not allowed in the protected area. Open fire is a source of danger for people and nature, please use the designated barbecue areas available for this nature experience.

Dogs on a leash

Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the protected area. In this way, please avoid disturbing the endangered and protected nature, which dogs perceive as natural enemies.

Listen, not make noise

Enjoy the peace and soothing sounds of nature and avoid unnecessary noise. In this way you will be considerate of other recreationists and wildlife.

Use marked paths

Please stay on the marked trails!

No flying machines

Flying over the protected area with aircraft such as drones is not permitted without an official exemption.

Please do not enter the gravel banks during the breeding season from the end of April to mid-August!
In this way, contribute to the protection of ground-nesting birds such as sandpipers and little ringed plovers. People and dogs are among the biggest disturbance factors for the protected bird species.

Thank you very much!