Liechtenstein in One Day for Active Travellers | Day Trip from Zurich

Looking to see the most of Liechtenstein stress free?
Follow me on the best itinerary for active travellers short on time who want to check Liechtenstein off their bucket list and go on an epic hike while in the country.

I’ll detail the timing and cost of transportation, the sights, and the trail guides so you can get the best out of the 6th smallest country in the world.

Enjoy travelling and stay active.

Separate videos detailing the trails for you to experience is available in the following links –
Fürstensteig (Part 1): https://youtu.be/TM9lcUkZQoA
Drei Schwestern (Part 2): https://youtu.be/Om9sc6uLjLk

*This trail may not be suitable for those with a fear of heights, pack accordingly as there are alpine sections with unpredictable weather and potentially cold temperatures.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful mountains of Liechtenstein and the ambience of the trails. Sights are shown along the way.

Skip ahead to these sections with the timeline below.
0:00 Intro to a day in Liechtenstein
0:30 Where is Liechtenstein
1:15 Departing from Zurich
1:44 Enter Liechtenstein
2:13 Visit Vaduz Castle
2:34 Depart from Vaduz to the mountains
2:59 Fürstensteig Hike
3:55 Drei Schwestern Hike
4:24 Planken back to town
4:50 Vaduz Sights and Return to Zurich
5:26 Transportation Cost
6:00 Weather Information
6:34 Trip Itinerary Overview

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Route maps –

Alltrails Map of Vaduz Castle Hike:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/vaduz-castle-short-hike-a7a3d70?u=m

Alltrails Map of Hiking Route from Gaflei to Planken:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/converted-from-a-kml-file-using-kml2gpx-com-8ba6c65?u=m

Download the gpx here (Gaflei to Planken): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PNHJkITRfmk_VryS5uKXWrrRtCUZwDvP/view?usp=sharing

Details of the full loop trail (6 km 560m+ 2.5hrs) can be seen here: https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/routes/route-0994.html

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Transportation –

TRAIN INFORMATION
Zurich Main Station Lockers: https://www.sbb.ch/en/station-services/at-the-station/railway-stations/shopville-zuerich-main-station.html#equipment

Swiss Train Network timetable and cost from Zurich to Sargans (1-1.5 hours)
https://www.sbb.ch/de/fahrplan.html

BUS INFORMATION (This needs precise planning to incorporate into your trip, illustrated in the video)-
Bus fare as of 2022 (purchase from driver)
If departing from Vaduz, (for two zones) it is 4 CHF one-way or 7 CHF for a day pass.
If arriving from Sargans, Switzerland, a Liechtenstein day pass for all zones is 12 CHF

Liechtenstein public buses are included in the Swiss Rail Pass.

[For the latest updates, check https://liemobil.li/de/fahrplan#fahrplanabfrage ]

Relevant LIEmobil bus timetables –
Sargans to/from Vaduz (~30 minutes)
Route 11: https://liemobil.li/static/2fb8b3289679c0fcc021a5bbe643b17c/Fahrplanbuch—LIEmobil—2022—Linie-11_uid_61bc856a947f0.pdf
Route 12E (Weekdays only): https://liemobil.li/static/5f878a88345856385f13057dc9c2b40c/Fahrplanbuch—LIEmobil—2022—Linie-12E_uid_61bc856ae1d09.pdf

Vaduz to Triesenberg to Gaflei (Trailhead) (~30 minutes)
Route 21: https://liemobil.li/static/2f983e5c55e014fd71506b3d579133cc/Fahrplanbuch—LIEmobil—2022—Linie-21_uid_61bc856b9a34f.pdf
Route 22: https://liemobil.li/static/d1b2b7e23d58d95c3ce1b423a6de19d5/Fahrplanbuch—LIEmobil—2022—Linie-22_uid_61bc856bcdfcf.pdf

Planken (End of Trail) to Schaan (~10 minutes)
Route 26: https://liemobil.li/static/d0e9cdc5a03a03f3a224b985474fd0c8/Fahrplanbuch—LIEmobil—2022—Linie-26_uid_61bc856c2593b.pdf

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Weather information:
https://weatherspark.com/y/63465/Average-Weather-in-Vaduz-Liechtenstein-Year-Round#:~:text=The%20hottest%20month%20of%20the,high%20of%2038%C2%B0F.

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