recommended route
Sass Trail
Winter hiking
· Liechtenstein
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/ Rast mit Blick auf MalbunPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing -
/ Sassweg MalbunPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/Photo: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ Der Wintersportort MalbunPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ Winterwandern auf dem SasswegPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
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/ Das verschneite Bergdorf MalbunPhoto: Liechtenstein Marketing
The Sass Trail near the mountain village of Malbun is a well-signposted circular hiking trail which can be hiked throughout the year.
moderate
Distance 4.4 km
2:00 h
189 m
189 m
Snow hikers can enjoy the roughly two hour round tour which winds between snow walls, fur trees and snow hollows. From the car park on the outskirts of Malbun, the route leads up to the Friedenskapelle, the highest church in Liechtenstein. The trail leads gently up through forests and across meadows. Afterwards the trail leads down across the meadows of Alp Sass to the «Schneeflucht» and on to the holiday village and winter sports resort of Malbun.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,725 m
Lowest point
1,546 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Rest Stop
JUFA Hotel Malbun - Alpin ResortAlpenhotel Malbun - Restaurant
Hotel Falknerei Galina - Restaurant
Schlucher-Treff
Restaurant Schneeflucht
Start
Malbun (1,599 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'764'639E 1'219'139N
DD
47.102770, 9.607755
DMS
47°06'10.0"N 9°36'27.9"E
UTM
32T 546116 5216763
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Destination
Malbun
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Parking
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'764'639E 1'219'139N
DD
47.102770, 9.607755
DMS
47°06'10.0"N 9°36'27.9"E
UTM
32T 546116 5216763
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wanderkarte 1:25'000: Fürstentum Liechtenstein
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots appropriate for winter use (B1+ recommended)
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Long, warm technical socks plus liners and spares
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Water- and windproof mountaineering jacket and trousers with ankle adjustment or separate gaiters
- Lip protection (SPF 30+)
- Water- and windproof gloves plus thin fleece inner gloves
- Neckwear
- moisture wicking skull / knit cap
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Blister kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
Technical Equipment for Winter Hiking
- Hiking poles fitted with snow baskets
- Trail ‘spike’ crampons at minimum and a basic ice axe are recommended when covering steeper terrain
- 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.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
189 m
Descent
189 m
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