Philosopher's Trail, Triesenberg – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Triesenberg
Philosopher's Trail, Triesenberg – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Triesenberg
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Philosopher's Trail, Triesenberg – View of the Rhine Valley loop from Triesenberg
03:58
11.8km
580m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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1.05 km
Philosopher's Trail, Triesenberg
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A hike on natural paths in a rich Walser cultural landscape.
This beautiful hike starts high above the village of Triesenberg in the hamlet of Gnalp at …
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2.63 km
St. Theodul Chapel, Masescha
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The Masescha Chapel "St. Theodul" - the first church foundation of the Walsers on Triesenberg
It can be assumed that the Walsers built a chapel …
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2.72 km
Masescha Mountain Inn
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The oldest inn on Masescha is the “Kreuz” inn, whose last innkeeper was Johann Sele (1817–1886). Today's "Berggasthaus Masescha" was opened in 1877 by Johann …
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4.42 km
View of the Rhine Valley
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4.43 km
The Wasserburg (1450 m)
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6.64 km
Gaflei Observation Tower
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Gaflei observation tower, Triesenberg 1455 m
Gaflei observation tower - its modest height is not worth mentioning, but the impressive view of the Eastern Swiss Alps opposite.
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7.12 km
Gaflei Car Park
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Starting point for the Fürstensteig-Three Sisters (opened in 1898)
Possibility to stop at Gaflei Stuba / Clinicum Alpinum AG, Gaflei
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8.27 km
View of the Rhine Valley
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11.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.13 km
2.14 km
1.57 km
1.17 km
812 m
Surfaces
3.86 km
2.79 km
2.60 km
2.34 km
160 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,570 m)
Lowest point (1,110 m)
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