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Via Alpina

Hiking Trail · Liechtenstein

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Gafadurahütte 1428 Meter über Meer
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From the Pfälzer hut, the Via Alpina follows the southern Rätikon high-altitude trail to the Carschina cabin: a lovely stretch of the trail passing underneath limestone walls and along seas of flowers.

difficult

Distance 20.9 km

9:00 h

1,701 m

1,031 m

2,123 m

1,396 m

In the international year of the mountains in 2002, the alpine countries have set the target to establish a non-stop and specially marked long-distance hiking trail, linking all the countries.

In Liechtenstein, this 'Via Alpina' runs along the formerly named long-distance trail 102, from the Saroja saddle to the Pfälzer hut. The Via Alpina, connecting Trieste in a wide alpine circle to Monaco, enters Liechtenstein via the Frastanz-Saroja saddle and leaves the Liechtenstein stretch of the trail after 20 km towards Grisons (Switzerland).

Alternative A:

If travelling by bus to Planken, get off at the Hotel Saroja bus stop. From there, walk up to the Gafadura hut (distance: 3.5 km / elevation difference: 640 m).

Alternative B:

Alpine ascent via the Three Sisters.

Alternative C:

Descent from the Pfälzer hut to Malbun (distance: 5.5 km / elevation difference: 130 m).

Author’s recommendation

Accommodation:

Gafadura hut, Pfälzer hut, Berggasthaus Sücka mountain in

Author

Martin Knöpfel

Update: January 16, 2023

Difficulty

difficult

Technique

Stamina

Experience

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Highest point

2,123 m

Lowest point

1,396 m

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Track types

Asphalt

0.5 km

Dirt road

0.9 km

Forested/wild trail

4.4 km

Path

15 km

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Rest stops

Pfaelzerhuette
Gafadurahuette
Berggasthaus Sücka hut
Alp Sücka
Alp Valuena
Berggasthaus Masescha
Restaurant Bergstübli Steg
Restaurant Seeblick
Gaflei Stuba
Matu

Safety information

Going on a tour requires careful planning. We recommend that you discuss the routes and weather conditions with the local information points in advance. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be closed or interrupted.

Start

Gafadurahütte (1,425 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'761'406E 1'228'303N

47.185964, 9.568456

DMS

47°11'09.5"N 9°34'06.4"E

UTM

32T 543066 5225986

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Destination

Pfälzerhütte

Turn-by-turn directions

Gafadurahütte - Sarojasattel - Garsella Eck - Garsella - Garsellikopf - Gafleispitz - Fürstensteig - Silum - Sücka - Alpelti - Naaftal - Pfälzerhütte

Note

Wildlife refuge Färcha: January 01 - March 31

all notes on protected areas

Parking

Parkplätze befinden sich am Dorfeingang von Planken, beim Gemeindezentrum oder bei der Schule.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'761'406E 1'228'303N

47.185964, 9.568456

DMS

47°11'09.5"N 9°34'06.4"E

UTM

32T 543066 5225986

w3w

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Wanderkarte 1:25'000: Fürstentum Liechtenstein

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Difficulty

difficult

Distance

20.9 km

Duration

9:00 h

Ascent

1,701 m

Descent

1,031 m

Highest point

2,123 m

Lowest point

1,396 m

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