The most beautiful cycle routes through Liechtenstein

Five castles tour
Round tour, panoramic, 43.5 km, approx. 3 hours, medium difficulty

The starting point for the castle tour is Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Vaduz Castle is the Principality's landmark and has towered over Vaduz for around 700 years. It has been the residence of the Princely Family since 1938. The route then crosses the Rhine via the energy bridge and leads to Buchs. Werdenberg Castle and town are still largely in their original 13th century state. The ascent to the Wartau castle ruins is easy to manage on an e-bike. The route continues down to Sargans Castle. Gutenberg Castle in Balzers, also from the 13th century, can be seen from afar, standing on a rocky spur over 70 meters high. Finally, the castle tour leads back to the starting point on leisurely cycle paths. The ascent from Plattis to Gretschins is only suitable if you are in good physical condition. (145 vertical meters over 2 kilometers) Alternative route: From Sevelen, follow the Föhn Skate No. 62 to Trübbach.

Liechtenstein Trail, stage: Bendern-Schaanwald
Botanical highlights, 27.4 km, approx. 2.2 hours, medium difficulty

The cycle route leads through the villages of Gamprin, Ruggell, Schellenberg, Mauren and Schaanwald. The Ruggeller Riet is a paradise for nature lovers. The short ascent to Schellenberg is rewarded with a magnificent view. The trail continues to Mauren and then to the end station in Schaanwald, close to the Austrian border. This route starts in Bendern at the post office. The cycle tour first leads briefly along the Rheindam and then on to the Grossabünt bathing lake in Gamprin. On hot days, you can jump into the cool water here.

Valorsch tour
Round tour with refreshment stops, 13.6 km, approx. 2 hours, difficulty difficult

Three mountain streams provide the framework for the Valorsch tour. From the Walser hut settlement of Steg, the route first leads northwards through hilly terrain along the Saminabach stream and then follows the Valorschbach stream in a south-easterly direction to Alp Güschgle. The easily passable dirt road ends here and a twenty-minute push on the hiking trail up to Alp Guschg becomes necessary. Once you reach the dirt road there, it's only a few minutes to the highest point of the circular tour, the Sassförkle. From there, the descent to Malbun follows the Malbunbach stream in a westerly direction back to the starting point at Steg.

Lawena tour
Natural beauty, 18.3 km, approx. 3.5 hours, medium difficulty

Fitness and stamina are required for the 1000 meters of altitude difference between Triesen and Alp Lawena. After passing the last houses, the quarry and the pastures of Matruela are soon left behind. The challenging ascent into the Lawena valley begins. You can admire the Heuberg huts of Magrüel and the vertical view down to the Lawena stream. There are several places where there is a risk of falling right next to the road. At the end, the rugged charm of the Lawena, the view of some of Liechtenstein's most beautiful peaks and cool drinks from the restaurant are the reward.

Gafadura tour
Scenic, 22.2 km, approx. 3 hours, medium difficulty

At the foot of the imposing Three Sisters massif, the asphalt road leads to the mountain village of Planken, which is located on a mountain terrace around 800 m above sea level. After passing the last houses, the route branches off into the forest and leads along a natural road with a steady ascent to the pastures of Alp Gafadura. Catering and overnight accommodation is available at the Gafadura hut from around mid-May to mid-October.