Liechtenstein Trail: Stage 5

On silent paths to the destination of your adventure

Atmospheric evening light over the Ruggell Wetland with the course of the river, trees and a view of the mountains in the background.

Ruggell - Schaanwald

The last stage leads from the Küefer-Martis-Huus in Ruggell through the idyllic Ruggell Wetland to Schellenberg with its castle ruins and sweeping views. You hike along old smugglers' paths and the historic Silk Tree Trail through the Maurer Riet to your destination at the Schaanwald customs office on the Austrian border.

Facts & Figures

Total length

19.4 km

Walking time

5:25 h

Altitude meters ascent

411 m

Altitude meters descent

377 m

Highest point

697 m

Lowest point

429 m

Highlights along the way

Ruggell Wetland

The Ruggell Wetland nature reserve is a gem in Liechtenstein's valley plain.

Schellenberg Castle Ruins

There are two castle ruins in Schellenberg, whereby the so-called Upper Castle is a very popular excursion destination and can be reached after a short walk.

Schellenberg

Liechtenstein FarmhouseMuseum

The Liechtenstein FarmhouseMuseum shows the construction methods and way of life of past centuries in a 500-year-old wooden house.

Mauren

Birka bird paradise

The Birka bird paradise is a popular excursion destination with a children's playground and biotope.

Herb garden Mauren

The herb garden on the edge of the Weiherring leisure facility offers a variety of medicinal and aromatic herbs.

Your ideal companion: the app LIstory

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

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