recommended route
Philosophers' Trail
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/ Aussicht auf GnalpPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing -
/ Blick von Masescha auf Triesenberg und das RheintalPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing, Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ SilumPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ GnalpPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ Kapelle MaseschaPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ Wegweiser PhilosophenwegPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ Berggasthaus MaseschaPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ Das urige Berggasthaus MaseschaPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
This hike on the Philosophers' Trail leads along natural paths through the rich landscape traditionally home to the Walser people and their culture. The hike starts at Gnalp (1201 metres) high above the Walser village of Triesenberg.
easy
Distance 12.3 km
4:30 h
666 m
666 m
1,597 m
1,119 m
The path first leads past Gnalp in a northerly direction along the Philosophers' Trail to the small Walser settlement of Masescha (1234 metres). It is worth stopping at the Berggasthaus Masescha and enjoying the apple pie on the sunny terrace. After this rest, the route continues to the settlement of Vorder-Profatscheng with its many houses and farmsteads dotted across the mountain before heading gently downhill to Hinter-Profatscheng. The view of the Rhine valley and the beautiful dark brown Walser houses make this trail a special experience.
From Hinter-Profatscheng, the trail is well signposted and leads 350 vertical metres uphill through sparse mountain woodland to Gaflei (1483 metres). The ascent is well worthwhile, because the view from Gaflei into the Rhine valley is spectacular. After the steep ascent to Gaflei, the route becomes easier and heads via Silum back to the starting point in Rizlina.
Alternative route:
From Masescha via the quiet road to Silum.
Author’s recommendation
It is worth stopping at the Berggasthaus Masescha and enjoying the apple pie on the sunny terrace.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,597 m
Lowest point
1,119 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Berggasthaus MaseschaGaflei Stuba
Hotel Restaurant Kulm
Café Conditorei Guflina
Hotel Kulm - Restaurant
Restaurant Edelweiss
Restaurant Kainer
Matu
Start
Rizlina (1,170 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'760'456E 1'220'948N
DD
47.120065, 9.553314
DMS
47°07'12.2"N 9°33'11.9"E
UTM
32T 541971 5218655
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Destination
Rizlina
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
Wildlife refuge Profatscheng: January 01 - March 31
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'760'456E 1'220'948N
DD
47.120065, 9.553314
DMS
47°07'12.2"N 9°33'11.9"E
UTM
32T 541971 5218655
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Wanderkarte 1:25'000: Fürstentum Liechtenstein
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
12.3 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
666 m
Descent
666 m
Highest point
1,597 m
Lowest point
1,119 m
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