Hiking Collection by Tamara (unterwegs)
Via Alpina – The 15 stages of the Green Route
15 days
4-11 h/day
303km
16,740m
17,140m
Incredible peaks, high alpine passes and gentle pastures characterise the Via Alpina Green Trail. From Liechtenstein, it goes over some of Switzerland’s most beautiful mountain ranges and finishes at Lenk. On this varied and spectacular route you will encounter unique culture, staggering topography and superb wildlife. Wide forest roads alternate with narrow, sometimes challenging ridges and take you to picturesque alpine meadows.
Since 2002, a network of hiking trails has criss-crossed the alpine nations, taking the hiker between Trieste and Monaco. Five colours mark the five different routes of the Via Alpina. The Green Trail takes in 15 stages from Vaduz to Lenk. From the wide Rhine valley, you hike through the picturesque foothills of the Alps with their clear streams and thundering waterfalls.
Soon you'll break above the 2,000-metre (6,500-ft) mark and can enjoy wonderful alpine scenery in places like Urnerboden. Rustic villages like Altdorf line the way and in the Bernese Oberland you will encounter the world-famous backdrop of the Eiger’s North Face. For the pass crossings in Central Switzerland, such as in the Bernese Oberland, surefootedness and alpine experience are required. In a way that no other long-distance hiking trail can quite match, this Via Alpina route allows you to get to know the Swiss mountains and the culture found in its villages in all their beauty.
The respective stages end either in larger towns with a good selection of accommodation or at alpine huts that offer rooms. It is also possible to shorten some sections with cable cars and train rides. The small pubs and modern mountain restaurants along the route will spoil you with regional delicacies. You can reach the starting point in Gaflei by car or bus from Vaduz. The end point of Lenk has a railway station, so you don't have to worry about getting there and back.
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Via Alpina - Green Trail
309km
16,960m
17,370m
Last updated: November 26, 2024
Activities
25.9km
07:36
340m
1,340m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
12.9km
04:07
680m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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22.3km
08:32
1,260m
1,300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
23.8km
09:54
1,430m
1,750m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
16.4km
05:45
1,050m
300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
27.1km
09:19
770m
1,670m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
28.7km
11:32
1,850m
1,300m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
12.5km
05:44
1,230m
390m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
21.8km
07:53
530m
1,760m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
22.8km
08:39
1,400m
980m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
19.3km
06:56
1,130m
1,340m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
21.8km
09:36
1,790m
1,210m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
17.4km
08:36
1,360m
1,610m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
16.7km
07:18
1,280m
1,120m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
14.0km
04:45
650m
920m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
15
Distance
303 km
Duration
116:11 h
Elevation
16,740 m
17,140 m
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