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Sure-footedness, a head for heights and mountain experience are required for Route 66. Hiking boots with a good profile are essential.
At the Pfälzerhütte hut, a hut sleeping bag Pfälzerhütte hut mandatory and payment is cash only.
By car:
- Parking in Vaduz: If you want to park your car in Vaduz, there are various public parking spaces available (most of them chargeable). The "Marktplatz" underground parking garage opposite the "Vaduz, Post" bus stop is particularly convenient. From there, bus line 21 takes you directly to Malbun. The journey is free with the Adventure Pass . After the tour, you return by bus and pick up your car there.
- Parking in Malbun: You can also leave your car in one of the parking lots P1 - P4 in Malbun free of charge during the entire hut tour. You can pick it up there at the end of the tour. The return journey by public transport is free with the Adventure Pass .
By public transport:
From your starting point, you can travel by train to Sargans/Buchs (CH) or Feldkirch (A). From there, you can take a LIEmobil bus and travel comfortably to the bus stop "Vaduz, Au". There you change to bus line 21 to Malbun and travel to the terminus "Malbun, Zentrum". The bus ride is free from all three stations mentioned with a valid Adventure Pass .
Start of the tour:
- By chairlift: The tour starts at the Sareis valley station, directly behind the "Malbun, Zentrum" bus stop. From there, you can take the chairlift to the mountain station. The ride is Adventure Pass in the Adventure Pass . At the top, you start your hike towards Pfälzerhütte hut.
- On foot without the chairlift: Alternatively, you can also walk up to the Sareis mountain station. The walk takes around an hour. Get off at the bus stop "Malbun, Jöraboda" and follow the path via the chapel to the mountain station.
Day 1: If you arrive the day before, you can enjoy a relaxing night in the valley or directly in the mountain village of Malbun. The first day of hiking begins in Malbun. From there, you can reach the Sareiserjoch at 2000 meters on foot or by chairlift. From here, you follow the "Fürstin Gina" trail the Augstenberg mountain 2358 meters. A scenic route with bright alpine flowers and impressive views awaits you. After about four hours of hiking, the cozy Pfälzerhütte hut 2108 meters awaits you with dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 2: Early risers can look forward to a special experience: sunrise on Naafkopf mountain 2,570 meters, where the borders of Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Austria meet. You should allow about two and a half hours for the ascent and descent. Back at the Pfälzerhütte hut , a hearty breakfast Pfälzerhütte hut you for the next stage. The trail leads over Alp Gritsch through Valüna valley idyllic Valüna valley Gänglesee lake Steg. This route takes around four hours.
Once you arrive at Gänglesee lake , you have two options: You can either hike on to your accommodation and enjoy wonderful views of the valley on the way, or you can opt for the bus. You can spend the night in the Berggasthaus MATU on Gaflei or in a hotel in Triesenberg. You can reach your destination on foot in around one and a half hours, depending on the location of your accommodation. Alternatively, take the LIEmobil bus no. 21 from "Steg, Tunnel" to "Triesenberg, Dorfzentrum". If you are staying overnight at the Berggasthaus MATU , change there to line 22 to "Gaflei, Matu".
Day 3: After a hearty breakfast, the tour continues from Gaflei. If you Berggasthaus MATU at Berggasthaus MATU , you can start right outside the front door. If you stayed overnight in Triesenberg, the LIEmobil bus line no. 22 will take you comfortably to Gaflei. The highlight of the day is the challenging tour via the Fürstensteig trail the Drei Schwestern mountain chain 2,053 meters. Spectacular mountain climbs and breathtaking views of the Alps and the Rhine Valley await you. Shortly before the day's destination, the Gafadurahütte hut 1,428 meters invites you to take a refreshing break. The tour ends in Planken a total of around five hours of walking. From there, you can take the bus back to your car in Vaduz or Malbun.
1. Overnight stay (including half board): Pfälzerhütte hut
At the Pfälzerhütte hut, you Pfälzerhütte hut in a dormitory with mattresses. Please note the following information:
- Hut sleeping bag: obligatory for hygienic reasons
- Earplugs: the hut is noisy, especially on social evenings, and someone may be snoring in the same room
- Towel: preferably a compact travel towel for the washroom (showers are not available)
- Alpine Club card: take it with you if you are a member
- Headlamp or flashlight: helpful if you are out and about at night
- Cash: Drinks can only be paid for in cash in Swiss francs or euros
2nd overnight stay (incl. half board): Berggasthaus MATU or hotel in Triesenberg
Overnight stay in a shared room at the Berggasthaus Matu on Gaflei with half board in organic quality.
Alternatively, you can stay at the Hotel Kulm or the Hotel Oberland in Triesenberg. Single rooms can be booked for an extra charge.
Pfälzerhütte hut at the Pfälzerhütte hut at the mountain inn or hotel, you will receive a packed lunch in the morning to take with you. This will allow you to refuel during the hike.
- Good footwear
- Weather protection (e.g. rain jacket)
- Headlamp
- Food for the march (in addition to the packed lunches you will receive in your accommodation)
- Drinking bottle
- Hut sleeping bag
- Cash for the Pfälzerhütte hut
- Adventure Pass (digital on your cell phone or printed out)
Prepared for any weather - here you will find the latest weather forecasts for Liechtenstein so that you can plan accordingly.
And remember: there's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes ;-)
The package includes a hiking map of the Principality of Liechtenstein at a scale of 1:25,000. You can pick it up at the Malbun Center during opening hours from 9:00 to 17:00. One map is issued per booking.
The Route 66 hut tour is now also offered as a guided tour in small groups. Further information will follow shortly.
When you book, you will receive the Adventure Pass in digital form (as Print@home or in your wallet). It is valid for your entire stay in Liechtenstein. With the "ALL INCLUSIVE Adventure Pass", you can discover the Principality of Liechtenstein in a special way. From the ascent and descent in Malbun to exciting museum visits and a ride on the Citytrain through Vaduz: over 20 free attractions, including free use of public transport, with a total value of over 300 francs are waiting to be discovered by you.
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