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Panoramic, varied snowshoe hike in the Principality of Liechtenstein

The Schönberg is considered a classic in the "Ländle", as it has all the characteristics of a beautiful tour with a varied landscape and, if the weather permits, rewards with a far-reaching view all the way to Lake Constance. Our final point of the tour is the village of Malbun, situated in a high and trough valley. The Walsers, who immigrated from the end of the 13th century, were probably the first to settle permanently in the area of Triesenberg and used the area for agriculture. Due to the isolated location for centuries and the lack of transport connections, no trade or industry developed in Malbun. The area was essentially used only by agriculture and forestry, whereby this use can be traced back to the 14th century. Only since about 100 years the touristic use has been another source of income.

In Malbun is an ATC Avalanche Training Center located. This is a stationary facility for practicing avalanche victim search with avalanche transceivers and avalanche probes. It allows to train the handling of the emergency equipment under almost realistic conditions. A visit to the facility is recommended after the snowshoe tour and outside the program.

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Program*

 

9.15 h        Before the village entrance Malbun 1546m our tour leads us to the Sassförkle. Depending on the conditions we go via Obersass to P. 1883 and with a short descent through the north-facing hollow to Rossboden and the summit. In more delicate snow conditions, we descend from Sassförkle a little to the north and climb via Guschg to the summit. The descent leads us to the historical village of Malbun.

15.40 h      expected end of the hike in Malbun 1602m

 

Hiking time: 5.5 hours | Ascent: 810Hm | Descent: 760Hm | Distance: 11.4km

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​Requirements

Conditional:        Condition for the indicated hiking time (without breaks), meters of ascent and descent as well as kilometers. This includes several ascents and descents.

Difficulty level:    WT2 moderate snowshoe hike

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Meeting point and travel dates*

Meeting point:          9.15 h Malbun bus stop, mountain railways

Public transport:       9.10 h Arrival Malbun, Bergbahnen from Vaduz, Au, departure 8.46 h

                                              Departure train station: ZH 7.07 / St. Gallen 7.25 / Basel SBB 5.56 / Lucerne 6.09

                  foreseen 15.41 h Departure bus from Malbun, center to Vaduz, Au

It is recommended to travel by public transport.

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Services and price

Services:       Management and organization

                      Interesting facts about culture and nature

 

Price:        95 CHF excluding journey/return, food for the way.

                 The amount has to be transferred in advance.

 

 

 

Equipment list:         The equipment list will be sent with the registration confirmation.

 

 

 

                                   With the registration the participant commits to bring the following equipment:

                                   - avalanche transceiver (3-antenna), shovel, probe.

                                   - snowshoes & poles

 

Group size:              The tour will take place with a minimum of 4 participants.

 

General terms & conditions: With the registration the valid GTC’s are valid.

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​Registration

The registration has to be done at the latest 1 day before the tour at 12 o'clock by e-mail, mail (receipt by hike leader) or by phone.

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*Final data - time and place - concerning the program, meeting point and travel dates will be checked again with the public transport connection a few days before the realization of the tour and can possibly be adapted accordingly.

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