Liechtenstein Trail: Stage 1

Between the Middle Ages, industrial culture and Alpine customs

Spring meadows with yellow flowers in front of Gutenberg Castle in Balzers - a popular stage on the Liechtenstein Trail with a historic panorama

Balzers - Triesenberg

The first stage starts at the stunning Gutenberg Castle in Balzers and leads along the Alte Römerstrasse into the historic town of Triesen where you will see the former Jenny, Spörry & Cie cotton weaving mill. Passing the gasometer and the idyllic St. Mamerten chapel, the trail climbs up to the traditional Walser village of Triesenberg - magnificent views and living history included.

Facts & figures

Total length

15.7 km

Walking time

4:35 h

Height difference ascent

535 m

Height difference descent

137 m

Highest point

905 m

Lowest point

466 m

Highlights along the way

Balzers

Gutenberg Castle

Gutenberg Castle in Balzers is situated on a 70-meter-high hill and offers a fantastic view over Liechtenstein.

Chapel of St. Mamerten

The St. Mamerten Chapel in Triesner Oberdorf is the oldest chapel in Liechtenstein.

Triesenberg

Walser Museum

The Walser Museum documents the culture and history of the Valais immigrants who settled on the Triesenberg in the 13th century.

Triesenberg

Llama and alpaca farm store

At the farm store of the llama and alpaca farm in Triesenberg you will find many regional products.

Triesen

Gasometer Cultural Center

A varied program of exhibitions, events and cultural activities awaits you in the gasometer on the site of the former cotton weaving mill.

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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