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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HIKING TRAIL<br />
Classic high-altitude hike along the<br />
Fürstensteig and over the Drei Schwestern<br />
Gaflei – Fürstensteig – Kuhgrat – Drei Schwestern –<br />
Sarojasattel – Gafadura hut – Planken<br />
The Fürstensteig and the path over the Drei Schwestern mounta<strong>in</strong> are two<br />
famous hik<strong>in</strong>g routes <strong>in</strong> Liechtenste<strong>in</strong>’s high mounta<strong>in</strong>s connected by an exposed<br />
ridgetop track offer<strong>in</strong>g majestic views of the surround<strong>in</strong>gs. An unforgettable<br />
adventure suitable only for sure-footed walkers with a good head for heights.<br />
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Level of difficulty<br />
Fitness Level 4<br />
Walk<strong>in</strong>g time<br />
Distance<br />
Ascent/descent<br />
5 h<br />
11.9 km<br />
819/1540 m<br />
Highest po<strong>in</strong>t Kuhgrat (2123 m)<br />
Requirements<br />
Start<br />
Surefootedness and a good<br />
head for heights<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ish Planken (786 m)<br />
Alternative route<br />
Public transport<br />
Food & dr<strong>in</strong>k<br />
Accommodation<br />
Gaflei<br />
Fürstensteig<br />
Gafleisattel<br />
Gaflei (1483 m), park<strong>in</strong>g available<br />
Bypass the Fürstensteig via Bargellasattel<br />
ridge, bypass the Drei Schwestern<br />
via Garsella Alpe/Garsella Eck<br />
Outward journey: Gaflei bus stop on<br />
the Vaduz – Triesenberg – Gaflei route<br />
Return journey: Saroja bus stop on the<br />
Vaduz –Schaan – Planken Saroja route<br />
Gafadura hut<br />
Gafadura hut<br />
Gafleispitz<br />
Kuhgrat<br />
Garsellikopf<br />
Drei Schwestern<br />
Sarojasattel<br />
Gafadura<br />
Planken<br />
km 3 6<br />
9 12<br />
The hike beg<strong>in</strong>s at the Gaflei car park above<br />
Triesenberg. The beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of the Fürstensteig<br />
is marked by a sign which warns aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
fall<strong>in</strong>g rocks. The stony path leads through<br />
craggy rock landscapes with several exposed<br />
sections secured with steel ropes and handholds.<br />
After about an hour, the Fürstensteig is<br />
completed and hikers stand atop the Gafleisattel<br />
ridge look<strong>in</strong>g towards the Drei Schwestern<br />
mounta<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> the distance. The route<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ues to the Kuhgrat, at 2123 metres the<br />
highest po<strong>in</strong>t of the hike. After pass<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
Garsellikopf mounta<strong>in</strong>, it is then time to<br />
take on the legendary Drei Schwestern mounta<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to legend, three sisters<br />
(Drei Schwestern) were frozen <strong>in</strong> rock forever<br />
as punishment for pick<strong>in</strong>g berries <strong>in</strong>stead<br />
of go<strong>in</strong>g to church on the feast day of the<br />
Assumption of Mary. Surefootedness and<br />
a head for heights are essential for hikers explor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the Drei Schwestern mounta<strong>in</strong> and<br />
the Fürstensteig. The f<strong>in</strong>al section descends<br />
via the Sarojasattel ridge to the Gafadura<br />
hut and from there to the f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong><br />
Planken.
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