Liechtenstein Trail: Stage 4

From village to village with a break at the lake

Woman hiking on a dirt road with a panoramic view over the Rhine Valley in Liechtenstein

Nendeln - Ruggell

This stage takes you from Nendeln station through the villages of Eschen, Bendern and Gamprin to Ruggell in the north of Liechtenstein. Along the way, the Historic Mountain Trail and the "Kirchhügel" (church on the hill) of Bendern, one of the oldest settlements in the country, await you. Take a break at the idyllic Grossabünt bathing lake before hiking through the tranquil Kratzera forest to the center of Ruggell.

Facts & figures

Total length

14.8 km

Walking time

3:55 h

Height difference ascent

252 m

Height difference descent

271 m

Highest point

543 m

Lowest point

433 m

Highlights along the way

Gamprin-Bendern

Grossabünt recreational park

The Grossabünt in Gamprin is the place for swimming and summer fun in Liechtenstein. There is plenty on offer on 4.5 hectares.

Rectory buildings

The Pfrundbauten are a place of culture and a landmark of the municipality of Eschen.

Eschen

Eschen mill

In the mill, you can be fascinated by centuries-old technology and learn interesting facts about the history of the corn mill, its technology and milling.

Church hill Bendern

Historically, the Schwurplatz square on the "Kirchhügel" (church on the hill) in Bendern symbolizes the beginning of modern-day Liechtenstein.

Ruggell

Küefer-Martis-Huus

Opened in 2002, the Küefer-Martis-Huus is a museum and cultural center for the municipality of Ruggell.

Your ideal companion: the LIstory app

The LIstory app brings you conveniently and informatively from adventure station to adventure station on the Liechtenstein Trail. Learn about the history and culture of the Principality as you hike through it.

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