From Malbun through the Valorsch Valley to Steg
Hiking trail
· Liechtenstein
The Galinakopf is the most remote of Liechtenstein's panoramic mountains – a mighty throne full of globeflowers and gentians towering high above the wild and idyllic Valorsch Valley.
moderate
Distance 19.4 km
The lengthy but varied ascent follows comfortable, up-and-down mountain trails and roadways. The descent to Steg leads through the wild and romantic Valorsch Valley. Trail sign posts below the Chapel of Peace in Malbun point to our destination. Sassförkle, Mattaförkle and Guschgfieljoch are the most famous passages on our route. Via the steeply ascending pastureland, which is visible from far, we approach the cross on the summit of the mountain. On arrival, we look out at the numerous peaks in the wider surroundings. From the alp cabins of Guschgfiel, we follow the descending, marked trail through sparse mountain forest to the Valorsch Valley, and hike on the shady, north-facing slope around the Schönberg.
Alternative A:
Possibility to shorten the tour right after Sassförkle, via Güschgle and Hintervalorsch (658 m of elevation less to master).
Author’s recommendation
Ascend in the early hours and take sufficient drinks with you, especially on hot summer days .
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,198 m
Lowest point
1,262 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Rest stops
Alpenhotel MalbunAlpenhotel Malbun - Restaurant
Restaurant Bergstübli Steg
Start
Malbun (1,599 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'764'639E 1'219'147N
DD
47.102843, 9.607759
DMS
47°06'10.2"N 9°36'27.9"E
UTM
32T 546116 5216772
w3w
///schematic.audible.simulator
Destination
Steg
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
Wildlife refuge Schlucher: December 15 - April 15
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'764'639E 1'219'147N
DD
47.102843, 9.607759
DMS
47°06'10.2"N 9°36'27.9"E
UTM
32T 546116 5216772
w3w
///schematic.audible.simulator
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wanderkarte 1:25'000: Fürstentum Liechtenstein
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
19.4 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
875 m
Descent
1,176 m
Highest point
2,198 m
Lowest point
1,262 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
- 7 Waypoints
- 7 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
Questions and answers
Would you like to the ask the author a question?
Rating
Help others by being the first to add a review.
Photos from others