Cycling & Mountain Biking through Liechtenstein

Five castles tour
Round tour, panoramic, 43,5 km, approx. 3h, difficulty medium

The starting point for the castle tour is Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Vaduz Castle is the landmark of the Principality and has towered over Vaduz for about 700 years. Since 1938 it has been the residence of the Princely Family. The route then crosses the Rhine via the Energy Bridge and leads to Buchs. Werdenberg Castle and town are mostly still in their original condition from the 13th century.

The climb to the Wartau castle ruins can be easily mastered 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 comfortable bike paths. The ascent from Plattis to Gretschins is only suitable for those in good physical condition. (145 meters altitude difference on 2 kilometers) Alternative route: From Sevelen follow the Föhn Skate Nr. 62 to Trübbach.

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

The bike route leads through the villages of Gamprin, Ruggell, Schellenberg, Mauren and Schaanwald. The Ruggeller Riet is a paradise for nature lovers. The short climb to Schellenberg is rewarded with a magnificent view. The trail continues to Mauren and then to the end station in Schaanwald, near the Austrian border.
This route starts in Bendern at the post office. The bike tour first leads briefly along the Rhine dam 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 refreshments, 13.6 km, approx. 2h, difficulty difficult

Three mountain streams provide the framework for the Valorsch tour.

From the Walser hut settlement Steg the route first leads northwards through hilly terrain along the Saminabach and then follows the Valorschbach in a southeasterly direction to the Alp Güschgle. Here the easily passable natural road ends and a pushing stretch of about twenty minutes on the hiking trail up to Alp Guschg becomes necessary.

Once you reach the natural road there, it only takes a few minutes to reach the highest point of the round 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. 3.5h, difficulty medium

Stamina and stamina are required on the approximately 1000 meters of altitude between Triesen and the Alp Lawena.

After passing the last houses, the quarry and the pastures of Matruela are soon left behind. The demanding ascent into the Lawena valley begins. To be admired are the hay mountain huts of Magrüel and the vertical view down to the Lawena stream. At various points there is a danger 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 inn are the rewards.

Gafadura tour
Scenic, 22,2 km, about 3h, difficulty medium

At the foot of the imposing Three Sisters Massif, the asphalt road leads to the mountain village of Planken, located on a mountain terrace about 800 meters above sea level. After passing the last houses, the route branches off into the forest and leads on a natural road in a steady ascent to the pastures of Alp Gafadura. Meals and overnight stays are available at the Gafadura hut from about mid-May to mid-October.