Itinerary and overview
From the culturally vibrant city of Salzburg to the sun-soaked region of Carinthia, you'll be treated to breathtaking mountain vistas along the way, with the stunning sight of Golling Castle standing out as a highlight. Food lovers are in for a treat with local specialities like Salzburger Nockerl and Carinthian Kasnudeln (cheese noodles).
Arrive individually in Vaduz, where you have the opportunity to explore the city and its treasures while using your Liechtenstein Adventure Pass.
A helpful tip: Consider taking a city tour on the tourist train, a benefit included with the adventure pass. This guided tour provides you with an introduction to Vaduz and its unique charm. The journey encompasses the historical Alt-Vaduz, and meanders through Vaduz's vineyards, offering a photo opportunity beneath the renowned Red House with panoramic vistas of Vaduz Castle. The route then leads you through the lush, picturesque landscape surrounding Vaduz, eventually returning to the heart of the city, passing by Liechtenstein's stadium, the Rheinpark stadium.
Starting right from the heart of Vaduz, your journey takes you to the Prince's Castle, where you'll then proceed along delightful forest trails that offer viewpoints of the Wildschloss ruins. Following the renowned Liechtenstein Way, your path leads you through mountain meadows and quaint settlements before reaching Triesenberg. From there, you can conveniently hop on a bus (included with the adventure pass) for a relaxing return journey to Vaduz.
Today's adventure takes you to the heart of Liechtenstein as you follow the Via Alpina on incredible trails leading to Mount Sücka. This iconic route offers a glimpse into the breathtaking Liechtenstein mountain landscape, providing an unforgettable classic mountain ascent along protected rock pathways high above the Rhine Valley.
After a visit to the cheese dairy in Sücka, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the picturesque village of Steg. Continuing your journey beyond the Gänglesee Lake, you'll hike through the serene high valley to reach the charming mountain village of Malbun.
Enjoy a splendid hiking tour across a panoramic mountain. Following the discovery trail, you'll traverse well-maintained alpine and narrow mountain paths, passing by the imposing rock formations known as the Three Capuchins, ultimately reaching the summit at a remarkable 2,100 meters! Here, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views extending all the way to Lake Constance and the Swiss Alps. To return, a hiking trail leads you along the mountainside back to the mountain village of Malbun.
Today's hiking program features the ultimate classic, the Fürstin-Gina-Weg, which epitomizes the dream tour in Liechtenstein. You'll begin by taking a cable car ride to the Sariser Joch and then hike along the ridge to reach the Augstenberg, which stands at an impressive altitude of over 2,300 meters. Along a beautiful, secure mountain path adorned with blooming flowers, you'll descend to the Liechtensteiner Alpine Club's Pfälzerhütte, nestled at the foot of the Naafkopf.
Here, it's highly recommended to pause and soak in the stunning surroundings on the sun terrace, surrounded by towering peaks. You'll then continue your journey via expansive alpine meadows, ascending along elevated trails that offer magnificent vistas until you reach the Tälijoch. The final leg of your hike takes you through the Vaduzer Täli, eventually leading you to the charming village of Malbun.
For those opting for the hut variant, the stage from Malbun to Pfalzhut offers the same ultimate classic experience. The Princess Gina Trail is the quintessential dream tour in Liechtenstein. You'll begin with a comfortable cable car ride to Sariser Joch, followed by a hike along the ridge to the Augstenberg, which reaches over 2,300 meters in altitude. A lovely mountain path will guide you to the Liechtensteiner Alpine Club's Pfälzerhütte, located right on the ridge. Here, you can't miss the opportunity to take a well-deserved break on the sun terrace, surrounded by the loftiest peaks. If you still have the energy, consider an afternoon ascent of the Dreiländerberg on the border of Austria and Switzerland. The total distance for this stage is 8 kilometres, with an elevation gain of 850 meters and a descent of 700 metres. The estimated walking time is around 4 hours.
After breakfast, it's time to check out and commence your individual return journey or opt for an extended stay to enjoy this remarkable destination a bit longer.
For those on the hut variant route, the next stage involves hiking from Pfalz Hut to Malbun. After breakfast in the mountain hut, you'll traverse the Täli and ascend to the Tälijoch via mountain paths, offering splendid views along the way.
On the other side, well-marked hiking trails will guide you directly to Malbun, where you can either embark on your journey back home or opt for an additional extension to further relish the beauty of this location. The total distance for this stage is 6 kilometres, with an ascent of 100 meters and a descent of 600 metres, and the estimated walking time is approximately 2.5 hours.
Route map and overview
For this trip, it's advisable to have some prior hiking experience and maintain a good level of fitness. Ensuring safety is paramount when trekking on alpine trails. Additionally, it's worth noting that for added convenience, most stages can be shortened or simplified through the use of public transport.
Prices and dates
Accommodation in guesthouses, 2** 3*** and 4**** hotels
Hotel lists are available on request for all holidays
Services & Information
Further information about this walking holiday
Included
- 5 overnight stays as described including breakfast
- 1x Dinner (when booking in the Pfälzerhütte)
- Malbun cable car
- Three-day adventure pass Liechtenstein (discount card activities)
- SchweizMobil-Plus annual pass
- Luggage transfer(s) max. 1 piece of luggage 15 kg per person (except Pfälzerhütte)
- Digital travel documents (German, and English with route and overview maps, detailed route descriptions, places of interest, and important telephone numbers)
Not included
- Tourist tax, if applicable, payable locally
- Rides on public transport, cable cars (free on days when the adventure pass is valid)
- Luggage transfer Pfälzerhütte in the mountain hut variant on days 5 and 6
- By plane: Zurich airport (Switzerland) and from there by train to Vaduz
- Train: Station Vaduz
- Parking: Parking facilities are available with the travel documents. Free parking around the historic centre of Vaduz
- Return: Malbun-Vaduz, direct in about 30 minutes by bus
- Spend the night in a mountain hut? It is also possible to stay overnight in a mountain hut during this trip, the last night you will then sleep in the PfälzerHütte including dinner. You walk down on then 6 before starting the return journey or book an extension. Please note! You carry your own luggage for this overnight stay, luggage transfers on days 5 and 6 are not applicable for the mountain hut variant.
- You will receive digital travel documents for this trip, in which you will find instructions on how to use the Eurotrek Travel Guide App.
- On site, you will receive a small package of documents containing your itinerary, luggage label, description of how to use the App and any discount cards. On the road, you can easily find your way with the Eurotrek Travel Guide App in which not only your route is drawn on a digital map, but also further information about your booked trip can be found.
- The app is also available offline, the journey only needs to be downloaded in advance.