Alpine hike to the Falknis mountain
Mountain tour
· Liechtenstein
The Falknis is the westernmost peak in the Rätikon massif, located at 2560 metres above sea level on the border between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. From the Liechtenstein side, the Falknis can be reached from Steg via a demanding alpine trail.
difficult
Distance 29.8 km
To reach the Falknis mountain, first descend from the Rappenstein ridge towards Mazorahöhe. After reaching Mazorahöhe at around 2000 metres above sea level, a very steep and demanding mountain path climbs over the Guschasattel and the Falknishorn to the summit of the Falknis. There, magnificent views await. On the other side of the Rhine Valley, the peaks of the Glarus Alps as well as the Churfirsten and Säntis peaks in the Alpstein massif. To the north, the view even extends beyond Lake Constance. The way back is again via the Rappenstein ridge, from where a narrow path leads to Alp Gapfahl. The path then turns into a wide dirt road that winds its way down. At the first turn-off, the trail heads left into a hiking trail and follows the Liechtenstein Panorama Trail (trail number 66) to the Berggasthaus Sücka mountain in and from there down to the starting point in Steg.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,554 m
Lowest point
1,305 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Berggasthaus Sücka hutAlp Sücka
Restaurant Seeblick
Safety information
Trail onto Rappenstein mountain requires surefootedness and a good head for heights. The ascent to the Falknis mountain is an alpine hiking trail.Tips and hints
Food & drink:Berggasthaus Sücka mountain in, Alp Valüna, Restaurant Bergstüble and Seeblick in Steg, Alp Lawena
Accommodation:
Berggasthaus Sücka mountain in
Start
Gänglesee in Steg (1,304 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'762'311E 1'219'553N
DD
47.107067, 9.577243
DMS
47°06'25.4"N 9°34'38.1"E
UTM
32T 543797 5217223
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Destination
Gänglesee in Steg
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Note
Wildlife refuge Heubüal: January 01 - March 31
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Public transport
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'762'311E 1'219'553N
DD
47.107067, 9.577243
DMS
47°06'25.4"N 9°34'38.1"E
UTM
32T 543797 5217223
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
29.8 km
Duration
10:00 h
Ascent
2,128 m
Descent
2,128 m
Highest point
2,554 m
Lowest point
1,305 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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