The Principality of Liechtenstein does full justice to its name: its villages are enthroned high above the Rhine Valley and make the "Ländle" a popular place to live. The Rheintal Bike Route leads from Balzers in the far south across the Principality in a northerly direction to Ruggell. During the initial warm-up period, the route proceeds on a level path out of the village. Those who spare their legs here will hardly regret it, because soon the longest ascent of the route begins: it leads through the shady forest up to Guggerboda, slightly above 1000 m.a.s.l., and on to Triesenberg. From far above, you get an excellent view of the St. Gallen Rhine valley, the Alvier mountain range and the Toggenburg region beyond.

After a windy downhill ride through the woods, the route leads into a clearing where the castle of Vaduz appears in full splendour. The medieval princely residence was built in the 16th century and towers high above Vaduz, the smallest town in Europe; an opportunity for a short stopover. For a more extended break, a detour to the Liechtenstein capital is worthwhile. Not only for the culinary specialities in historic restaurants, but also for a visit to the National Museum, which illuminates the history of the Principality, the seat of the Princely Family.

Above Vaduz, the route dips into the woods once more for a short climb on a gravel road. This is followed by another descent past the St. Elisabeth monastery to Schaan, the most populous municipality in the Principality. At the bottom of the valley, idyllic fields are crossed, surrounded by a magnificent mountain backdrop. Up to Bendern and back down to Ruggell, where this tour reaches its finish at the northern end of the "Ländle".