Hiking

Bendern-Schaan-Weg
Bendern–Schaan

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Bendern-Schaan-Weg
Bendern–Schaan
This route starts in Bendern in the Principality of Liechtenstein and leads mainly along the Rhine dam. The wide, smoothly surfaced path and breathtaking views make this an ideal leisure area.
This tour offers a true scenic treat for the eyes alongside the stately River Rhine. You soon arrive in Bendern on the banks of the river. From Bendern to Schaan, both villages with an interesting history, an easy, level path runs alongside the river on the elevated Rhine dam.
Views extend far beyond the course of the river, with the open, verdant riverside meadows crowned by the Alps on the horizon. Although the route is extremely popular, you feel relaxed and in harmony with the lushness of nature all around you. Wide fields and colourful meadows, the mountains in the background and the nearby water – all create a perfect natural image and an agreeable ambiance.
Wooden benches offer the chance of a rest along the way. In Schaan you briefly leave the river for the countryside. Once again you enjoy tranquil scenery, passing between fields and groves of trees to the village. You spend your time in green countryside as far as the eye can see and can return home refreshed and relaxed.
Views extend far beyond the course of the river, with the open, verdant riverside meadows crowned by the Alps on the horizon. Although the route is extremely popular, you feel relaxed and in harmony with the lushness of nature all around you. Wide fields and colourful meadows, the mountains in the background and the nearby water – all create a perfect natural image and an agreeable ambiance.
Wooden benches offer the chance of a rest along the way. In Schaan you briefly leave the river for the countryside. Once again you enjoy tranquil scenery, passing between fields and groves of trees to the village. You spend your time in green countryside as far as the eye can see and can return home refreshed and relaxed.
This route starts in Bendern in the Principality of Liechtenstein and leads mainly along the Rhine dam. The wide, smoothly surfaced path and breathtaking views make this an ideal leisure area.
This tour offers a true scenic treat for the eyes alongside the stately River Rhine. You soon arrive in Bendern on the banks of the river. From Bendern to Schaan, both villages with an interesting history, an easy, level path runs alongside the river on the elevated Rhine dam.
Views extend far beyond the course of the river, with the open, verdant riverside meadows crowned by the Alps on the horizon. Although the route is extremely popular, you feel relaxed and in harmony with the lushness of nature all around you. Wide fields and colourful meadows, the mountains in the background and the nearby water – all create a perfect natural image and an agreeable ambiance.
Wooden benches offer the chance of a rest along the way. In Schaan you briefly leave the river for the countryside. Once again you enjoy tranquil scenery, passing between fields and groves of trees to the village. You spend your time in green countryside as far as the eye can see and can return home refreshed and relaxed.
Views extend far beyond the course of the river, with the open, verdant riverside meadows crowned by the Alps on the horizon. Although the route is extremely popular, you feel relaxed and in harmony with the lushness of nature all around you. Wide fields and colourful meadows, the mountains in the background and the nearby water – all create a perfect natural image and an agreeable ambiance.
Wooden benches offer the chance of a rest along the way. In Schaan you briefly leave the river for the countryside. Once again you enjoy tranquil scenery, passing between fields and groves of trees to the village. You spend your time in green countryside as far as the eye can see and can return home refreshed and relaxed.
Length | Number of stages
7 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
30 m | 20 m
Hiking time
1 h 40 min
Grade | Fitness level
easy
(for wheelchair users)
|
medium
(for wheelchair users)
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General information
The sightseeing attractions and overnight accommodation suggested by Switzerland Mobility are not necessarily wheelchair accessible. More information on accessibility is found at www.procap.ch/tourisme-inclusif or www.rollihotel.ch.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
Obstacle-free routes, grade of difficulty see PDF.
Details
PDFArrival | return travel
Barrier-free travel / public transport
From the support stations at Buchs SG or Sargans you reach Bendern via Schaan with low-floor buses. (From Buchs SG and Sargans to Schaan Route 12, Schaan to Bendern Route 11).
Wheelchair-suitable parking spaces
A wheelchair-suitable parking space is located at the Post bus stop in Bendern. Three more wheelchair-suitable parking spaces are found around Schaan railway station.
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WC Bendern Post
A public wheelchair-accessible WC is found at the Post bus stop in Bendern. WC Info: door width 84cm; movement area (DxB) 200x120cm, seat height 42cm; hand grips, left fixed, right mobile; access right; mirror height 120cm, washbasin underside clearance 70cm.
km0 - km6.6
The entire section from Bendern to Schaan is surfaces and mostly flat, with only a 6.5% uphill gradient in Bendern to access the dam. You cross the railway tracks shortly before Schaan railway station. This is followed by a cycle chicane with a depth 130cm that is easily negotiable.
WC Schaan railway station / Postplatz
A Eurokey toilet is located in the green part of the round building in Schaan at the station / Postplatz. WC info: door width 100cm; movement area (DxB) 110x180cm; seat height 43cm; hand grips, left fixed, right mobile; access right; mirror height 110cm; washbasin underside clearance 60cm.
Arrival | return travel
Barrier-free return journey / public transport
From Schaan railway station you reach the support stations of Sargans and Buchs SG in low-floor buses (both Route 12).
Contact
Procap Reisen & Sport
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600 Olten
Tel. +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
www.procap.ch/tourismus-inklusiv