The stage from Bach to the Memminger Hut leads from the Lech Valley up through the Madau Valley into the high alpine terrain of the Lechtal Alps. The starting point is the village center of Bach, from where hikers can either walk through the Parseier Valley to the valley station of the material cableway, or take the taxi bus to that station. From the valley station, the actual ascent to the Memminger Hut at 2,242 meters begins.
The route initially follows a forest road through the Madau Valley, before a steep mountain trail with numerous switchbacks climbs upward from the cableway station. Passing waterfalls, alpine meadows, and open slopes, altitude is quickly gained. The landscape becomes increasingly alpine, until the Memminger Hut appears on a natural terrace. Technically the stage is easy, but it is physically demanding due to the elevation gain.
Description
The stage begins in the center of Bach. Those taking the taxi bus reach the valley station of the Memminger Hut cableway directly. From there, the marked trail begins. Hikers starting on foot follow the gravel road through the Madau Valley toward the cableway. The walk to the station takes about two to three hours and mostly follows a wide alpine path along small streams and meadows.
At the cableway, packs are secured and the main ascent begins. The trail climbs in switchbacks first through forest, then opens onto alpine meadows. Streams and small waterfalls accompany the route, while the vegetation transitions from shaded forest to flower-filled alpine meadows.
Above the tree line, the trail continues over open slopes and small rocky sections. The route is well-marked throughout with signs for the “Memminger Hut.” Several viewpoints offer impressive views of the Lech Valley and surrounding peaks.
From the valley station it takes approximately three to four hours to reach the Memminger Hut, or five to six hours starting from Bach. The hut sits at 2,242 meters on a terrace above the Parseier Valley.
