T5 Via Francisca: Buchs - Maienfeld

Medium
23.6 km
6:00 h
269 mhd
215 mhd
Fürst von und zu Liechtenstein
img_4kq_cefbbfgb_reqjveu_574vy1u

The "Via Francisca" is also known as the "Street of the Emperors". It leads from Constance over the Lukmanier to Pavia, where it meets the Via Francigena.

Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  716 m
Lowest Point  445 m
Best Season
Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez
Start
Buchs, train station
Destination
Maienfeld, railway station
Coordinates
47.168219, 9.478267

Details

Description

The first part of this stage can be described as the "meditation stage". We make a pilgrimage for the first 3 hours on the Rhine bank path to Trübbach. To our left we see the castle of the princes of Liechtenstein. At Trübbach we cross the Rhine and reach the "Ländle". In front of us, in Balzers, Gutenberg Castle. Immediately afterwards we leave Liechtenstein again and it goes uphill to the Waffenplatz and the fortress St. Luzisteig. In earlier years, this was a barracks of the "Train", i.e. the horse and mule troops. Through the forest it now goes downhill and we reach one of the most famous wine-growing regions of eastern Switzerland, the Bündner Herrschaft. In Maienfeld, today's stage destination, you have the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful nectar. Maienfeld is also "Heidiland". Thus, a crowning (after so many princes and castles) conclusion of the day. 

Geheimtipp

The stages in this documentation are suggestions that each pilgrim can adapt to his wishes. however, the technical data always concern the assumption that these stages are completed in one day.

Sicherheitshinweis

.

Ausrüstung

Normal hiking/trekking equipment: backpack with rain cover, well-worn footwear, durable clothing appropriate to the season, rain and sun protection, hiking stick or trekking poles, pilgrim's passport.

Directions

Buchs - Trübbach - Bridge Border CH/FL - Balzers - Iradug Border FL/CH - Fortress/Barracks - St. Luzisteig - Maienfeld

Directions

Public Transport

.

Anreise Information

A 13 / E 43

Parken

.

Responsible for this content Pilgerwege Schweiz.
This content has been translated automatically.

Outdooractive Logo

This website uses technology and content from the Outdooractive platform.