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Hike the Liechtenstein Trail in Winter

Since the highest point of the Liechtenstein Trail is only about 1100 metres above sea level, the entire route can usually be completed during the winter months. If weather conditions are not permitting, there are alternative sections that bypass the higher altitudes.

There are many ways to hike along the 75 kilometre Liechtenstein Trail, even in winter. We recommend that winter hikers complete the Liechtenstein Trail in several daily stages. It is important to keep a close eye on the weather conditions. The steep sections from Triesen to Triesenberg, Triesenberg to Vaduz and to Planken should only be completed if they are free of snow and are dry. If weather conditions mean it is not possible to hike along these sections of the route, you should switch to an alternative route or take a bus.

Cosy accommodation and restaurants are available at or near the stopover locations. The Liechtenstein Trail remains an unforgettable experience, even as a winter hike.

1. Winter stage: Balzers-Triesen-Triesenberg-Vaduz

It is normally possible to complete the section of the route from Balzers to Triesen throughout the year without difficulty. Caution needs to be exercised, however, at slippery sections. The original route via Triesenberg runs as follows and should only be undertaken when the weather conditions are good: Route Balzers-Triesenberg and route Triesenberg-Vaduz

From Triesen, there is an alternative for the section Triesen-Triesenberg-Vaduz (see below). Along flat Riet marsh roads, the alternative route takes hikers comfortably and safely from Triesen to the capital Vaduz. Length of the Balzers-Triesen-Vaduz section 14 km, length of the Balzers-Triesen-Triesenberg-Vaduz section 26 km

Alternative route From Triesen to Vaduz (instead of Triesen-Triesenberg-Vaduz)


Alternatively by bus:
Line 11 and 13: Triesen from the bus stop “Sonnenkreisel” to Vaduz bus stop “Vaduz Post”

2. Winter stage: Vaduz-Schaan-Planken-Nendeln

The section from Vaduz to Schaan is normally no problem for hikers during the winter months. On slippery passages, however, caution is advised on this route and good footwear is required. The original route runs as follows and should only be undertaken when the weather conditions are good: Route Vaduz-Schaan-Planken-Nendeln

Instead of choosing the steep ascent to Planken and then the very steep descent down to Nendeln, we recommend the alternative via the Riet marshes from Schaan to Nendeln (see below). Length of the Vaduz-Schaan-Nendeln section 16 km, length of the Vaduz-Schaan-Planken-Nendeln section 17 km


Alternative route Schaan to Nendeln (instead of Schaan-Planken-Nendeln)


Alternatively by bus:
Line 13 and 14: Schaan from the bus stop “Kinderheim” to Nendeln bus stop “Sebastianstrasse”


3. Winter stage: Nendeln-Eschen-Gamprin/Bendern-Ruggell (15 km)

From the Municipality of Nendeln, the Liechtenstein Trail wends its way via Eschen, Gamprin-Bendern to Ruggell. In Eschen there are a number of short ascents and descents to master, which can be slippery when snow is on the ground. Walking sticks and good boots are recommended for these sections.

4. Winter stage: Ruggell-Schellenberg-Mauren-Schaanwald (19 km)

From the northernmost municipality of Ruggell, the Liechtenstein Trail leads through the Ruggeller Riet and then over the Schellenberg to Mauren before ending in Schaanwald. In Schellenberg there are a number of ascents and descents to master, which can be slippery when snow is on the ground. Walking sticks and good boots are recommended for these sections.

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