Hiking
Fürstensteig
Gaflei–Gaflei
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Fürstensteig
Gaflei–Gaflei
The Fürstensteig is one of the most famous paths of the Rätikon mountain range and is a classic mountain hike in Liechtenstein. A first class tour full of extremes and surprises awaits you.
The hike begins with the scenic views from alp Gaflei at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level. Over green pastures and past mountain pines, the path climbs continuously to reveal spectacular views. Fürstensteig is an experience of a special kind. The exposed parts are secured with wire ropes and railing to hold on to. At the Gaflei saddle we can see the Drei Schwestern mountains in the distance. We will hike below the Schrofen mountain peak up a steep path through a gap, below the Helwangs peak, to the Kamin which is also sign-posted as the «Chemi» (Chimney).
From the Kamin, the path takes you past more mountain pines down to Bargälla saddle where a view of all the Liechtenstein mountains and their valleys and peaks can be seen. Now it's only a short hike back to the starting point in Gaflei.
From the Kamin, the path takes you past more mountain pines down to Bargälla saddle where a view of all the Liechtenstein mountains and their valleys and peaks can be seen. Now it's only a short hike back to the starting point in Gaflei.
The Fürstensteig is one of the most famous paths of the Rätikon mountain range and is a classic mountain hike in Liechtenstein. A first class tour full of extremes and surprises awaits you.
The hike begins with the scenic views from alp Gaflei at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level. Over green pastures and past mountain pines, the path climbs continuously to reveal spectacular views. Fürstensteig is an experience of a special kind. The exposed parts are secured with wire ropes and railing to hold on to. At the Gaflei saddle we can see the Drei Schwestern mountains in the distance. We will hike below the Schrofen mountain peak up a steep path through a gap, below the Helwangs peak, to the Kamin which is also sign-posted as the «Chemi» (Chimney).
From the Kamin, the path takes you past more mountain pines down to Bargälla saddle where a view of all the Liechtenstein mountains and their valleys and peaks can be seen. Now it's only a short hike back to the starting point in Gaflei.
From the Kamin, the path takes you past more mountain pines down to Bargälla saddle where a view of all the Liechtenstein mountains and their valleys and peaks can be seen. Now it's only a short hike back to the starting point in Gaflei.
Length | Number of stages
6 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
560 m | 560 m
Hiking time
2 h 30 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
Signalization
Signalization
Gaflei-Fürstensteig-Kamin-Bargella-Gaflei
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Precipitous area of risk
Attention: On the Fürstensteig, sure-footedness and no fear of heights is advised.
Hints
Hint
The Liechtenstein tour guide with 20 hiking tips from demanding alpine tours to easy hikes in the valley can be ordered free of charge from Liechtenstein Tourismus.
Contact
Liechtenstein Center
Städtle 39
9490 Vaduz
Tel. +423 239 63 63
info@liechtenstein.li
www.tourismus.li
Städtle 39
9490 Vaduz
Tel. +423 239 63 63
info@liechtenstein.li
www.tourismus.li