Ehenbichl between Lake Rieden, Lech history and winter sports

Ehenbichl combines nature experiences, historical traces and winter activities in a compact area to create a versatile destination. At Lake Rieden, you can discover a distinctive landscape, while the Magnus Chapel, village square and fresco offer insights into the history of the village. In winter, the Waldrast ski lift, cross-country skiing centre and biathlon provide further options. For families and other travel groups, it is therefore worth deciding on the preferred focus of their holiday first when looking for a holiday apartment in Ehenbichl.

Lake Rieden and Sintwag: experiencing nature mindfully

Lake Rieden is located in the Rieden district of Ehenbichl and is home to Bilek’s bluet, an extremely rare species of dragonfly. A nature trail leads around the lake and explains its ecological characteristics. This provides a direct way to engage with the landscape: you can plan the lake not only as an excursion destination, but also learn more about its natural environment along the way.

The lake is also remarkable in winter. It does not freeze over because underground springs constantly move the water, largely imperceptibly from above. Those who value nature observations and unusual landscape details when planning their trip will find a distinctive focus here. A narrow bridge for pedestrians and cyclists connects Ehenbichl and Höfen. On the wooded rocky ridge of Sintwag, a walking path runs along a sunny southern slope and offers views of the surrounding mountain landscape.

Historical traces along the Lech

Ehenbichl’s history is also closely linked to its location on the Lech. Until the bridge at Lechaschau was built in 1464, Ehenbichl was an important and convenient crossing point over the Lech. The Magnus Chapel commemorates another formative period: it was built in 1680 as the fulfilment of a vow made during the plague.

A fresco from the first half of the 15th century can be found at the house at Unterried 18. It depicts Saints Christopher and Sebastian beside a body of water, possibly the Lech. The village square is characterised by grand houses from the beginning of the 20th century and the well-maintained Chapel of St George. Those who enjoy combining nature and culture while travelling can include these different testimonies in their daily itinerary without limiting themselves to just one type of experience.

Winter days with different focuses

The Waldrast ski lift is a small valley ski lift for families, beginners and ski clubs. The activities described there are therefore aimed at different groups who want to gain their first skiing experience or train in a familiar setting. A cross-country skiing centre with a floodlit and snow-covered trail is located directly next to the Waldrast ski lift. It is designed for cross-country skiers and biathlon beginners.

Waldrast is also a hub for numerous cross-country skiing trails and is home to a biathlon club. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and biathlon. These differences are also interesting for families whose members may not necessarily want to spend their winter days taking part in the same activity. In addition, Ehrenberg Castle World can be reached from Ehenbichl via a short hike or bike ride, adding another destination for an active day out.

Choosing the right base for your trip

When choosing a holiday apartment in Ehenbichl, the desired pace can therefore be the deciding factor. Nature enthusiasts can plan around Lake Rieden, the nature trail or the walking path on Sintwag. Those interested in local history can set different priorities and focus on the Magnus Chapel, village square, fresco and the historical significance of the Lech. For winter trips, the Waldrast ski lift, cross-country skiing centre and the trails at Waldrast are the main attractions.

This means Ehenbichl is not limited to a single holiday theme.

Further destinations for orientation

For further orientation, you can also view Hinterhornbach, Ehrwald, Kaisers, Jungholz, Tannheim, Schattwald, Weißenbach Am Lech and Boden.

To the higher-level travel overview: Reutte.