Probably the most famous hiking trail in Liechtenstein (difficulty level
T3) through the north-west face of the “Alp-spitz” (1942 m above sea
level) was financed by Prince Johann II and opened in 1898. The path,
which is partly carved into the rock, requires sure-footedness but
rewards you with breathtaking views. A torchlight procession along the
“Fürstensteig” takes place every year on Liechtenstein's national
holiday.
The “Kuhgrat”, the highest point of this varied mountain
hike, rewards you with a spectacular view of the “Rätik-on” and the
majestic mountains of Switzerland and Vorarlberg (Austria). The view
down to the picturesque Rhine villages as far as Lake Constance is
unforgettable, while the colorful scree flora along the way provides
additional fascination.
Our se-tenant panorama stamps show the
Fürstensteig with the motifs “Sunset” and “Torchlight procession” on the
left and the motifs “Sea of fog” and “Sea of lights” on the right (face
value CHF 1.90 each).