Princely Hikes in Liechtenstein
Which country in Europe has the densest network of hiking trails? It’s not the alpine classics of Switzerland or Austria, but in fact the small Principality of Liechtenstein nestling between those two countries. More than 400 kilometres of well-maintained and clearly signposted trails and majestic mountains up to 2600 metres above sea level attract walkers and hikers to Liechtenstein.
Which country in Europe has the densest network of hiking trails? It’s not the alpine classics of Switzerland or Austria, but in fact the small Principality of Liechtenstein nestling between those two countries. More than 400 kilometres of well-maintained and clearly signposted trails and majestic mountains up to 2600 metres above sea level attract walkers and hikers to Liechtenstein.
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WALKING TRAIL → tourismus.li/hik<strong>in</strong>g 15<br />
Vaduz Castle up close – circular<br />
hike along the Grüscha Trail<br />
Vaduz - Grüscha Trail - Triesenberg – Frommenhaus – Vaduz<br />
From Vaduz, the capital of the Pr<strong>in</strong>cipality of Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>, the Grüscha Trail<br />
leads past Vaduz Castle, through the pr<strong>in</strong>cely forest to the Walser village<br />
of Triesenberg with its beautiful views and back to Vaduz via the hamlet of<br />
Rotaboda.<br />
Level of difficulty<br />
Fitness Level 2<br />
Walk<strong>in</strong>g time<br />
Distance<br />
Ascent/descent<br />
3.5 h<br />
10.5 km<br />
430/430 m<br />
Highest po<strong>in</strong>t Rotaboda (884 m)<br />
Requirements<br />
Start/f<strong>in</strong>ish<br />
Public transport<br />
Food & dr<strong>in</strong>k<br />
Accommodation<br />
No special requirements<br />
Vaduz (460 m), several park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
garages; alternative park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
available above Vaduz Castle<br />
Vaduz Post bus stop, bus connections<br />
to Triesenberg on the Vaduz -<br />
Triesenberg - Malbun route<br />
Restaurants <strong>in</strong> Vaduz and Triesenberg<br />
Hotels <strong>in</strong> Vaduz and Triesenberg<br />
From the bus stop <strong>in</strong> the centre of Vaduz,<br />
the Postgass road leads uphill through the<br />
pedestrianised zone past the Museum of<br />
F<strong>in</strong>e Arts and the Treasure Chamber. At the<br />
Brasserie Burg, the path branches off steeply<br />
to the right <strong>in</strong>to the Beckagässli and from<br />
there <strong>in</strong>to the Haldenweg. The Haldenweg<br />
changes to a steep wooded slope, and from<br />
there the Schlossweg leads to the Fürst-<br />
Franz-Josef-Strasse. The path then leads directly<br />
past Vaduz Castle, the residence of the<br />
<strong>Pr<strong>in</strong>cely</strong> Family, and offers good photo opportunities.<br />
Afterwards, the Trail follows the<br />
mounta<strong>in</strong> road uphill to a car park, until the<br />
Grüscha Trail works its way up through a<br />
beech forest to the village of Triesenberg<br />
(884 metres), traditionally home to the Walser<br />
people. In Triesenberg you can have lunch<br />
<strong>in</strong> a restaurant or visit the Walser Museum.<br />
From the village centre, the trail follows the<br />
Tobelweg up to the hamlet of Rotaboda,<br />
where the descent leads down via the Frommenhaus<br />
back to Vaduz.<br />
hm<br />
1000<br />
Vaduz, Post<br />
Triesenberg<br />
800<br />
600<br />
Vaduz Castle<br />
Vaduz, Post<br />
400<br />
km<br />
2 4 6 8 10
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