Hiking holidays Via Alpina Ostschweiz
Hiking: Via Alpina
The eastern parts of Switzerland are definitely worth a visit. Liechtenstein, the monarchy in the heart of Switzerland with its beautiful castle marks the beginning of Via Alpina in Switzerland. The hike takes of smoothly with astroll through the vineyards around Sargans, but soon the rolling hills change for rugged peaks.
Arrival to Buchs
Vaduz – Sargans
From Vaduz, capital of Liechtenstein. The River Rhine and border is crossed at Sevelen. The trail then leads along the foot of the Gonzen through woodlands and meadows, with views over the Rhine Valley
Sargans – Weisstannen
The wide, steep and remote Weisstannentalvalley awaits with lovely hamlets such as Vermol and the wonderful Champersee lake. You climb high-level trails on the west flank of the valley towards the Weisstannen stage point
Weisstannen – Elm
Milk from neighbouring alps is piped to Alp Siez. On Alpine pastures are followed by a narrow ridge of black slate. The terraced alp huts on the other side of the Foopass are an architectural rarity.
Elm – Linthal
Elm lies in the GeoPark where the Glarner main thrust fault clearly reveals the creation of the Alps. Surrounded by rock bastions, the silted-up Wichlensee lake, resembles an amphitheatre. After the steep Richetlipass, the lonely Durnachtal awaits
Departure or extranights
Characteristic
Smooth start, challenging end. Via Alpina gives you a chance to get used to hiking. You walk on smooth paths in the first days, but this changes on the second part of the hike. Especially for the legs between Weisstannen and Elm good physical condition, stamina and surefootedness is needed.
The Via Alpina at SwitzerlandMobility
Category: standard-hotels and mountain inns
Included
- 5 overnight stays with breakfast
- Luggage transfer
- Cablecar Elm - Aempächli
- Carefully elaborated route
- Detailled route instructions
- Service Hotline
Not included
- Busride to Vaduz
Arrival / parking / departure
- Parking in Buchs SG. CHF 4.- per day. No reservation needed. Payable on the spot.
- Departure via Ziegelbrücke to Buchs. Duration: 2 - 2.5 h
