Overview
Regitzerspitz sits at 1,135 m just across the Swiss border above Balzers, forming the southern tip of the Fläscherberg. The route via Alp Lida is one of the best half-day hikes from southern Liechtenstein — the terrain changes constantly: forest trail, limestone cliff sections, open alpine pasture, and finally a summit platform perched on a steep exposed cliff edge with views over the Rhine Valley.
The route starts and finishes in Balzers. Take note of the navigation points below — the trail is not always obvious.
The Route
Mariahilf Kapelle → Trail junction: Start at the Mariahilf Kapelle on the southern edge of Balzers. Follow the road south toward the Rhine for around 500 metres. At a four-way crossroad intersection, turn left — this is the start of the trail. The path to the trail junction is flat — no climbing yet.
The track into the forest after the crossroad.
Trail junction: You reach a junction with yellow Swiss hiking signs pointing toward Diebsloch, Elltal, Mozetobel and Fläsch. Continue toward Elltal — you can stay on the road, or take the first curve left instead of right, which is slightly quicker and puts you on a hiking trail through the trees.
The junction. Continue toward Elltal.
Open meadow: The trail opens onto a broad meadow with the limestone cliff face and the electricity pylon visible above. On this meadow, before you reach some small old farm buildings, turn left onto the trail.
The track across the meadow section.
On the meadow before the old farm buildings — turn left here onto the trail.
Limestone cliff section: The trail runs along a limestone rock face.
The cliff section.
Just after this point, turn right onto the steep hiking trail that takes you up into the forest.
The steep trail after turning right from the cliff section.
The forest trail continuing upward.
Alp Lida: Follow the trail to Alp Lida — a working alpine pasture at around 880 m, owned by the citizens’ cooperative of Balzers. The main hut is a solid wooden building.
The Alp Lida hut. Owned by the Balzers citizens’ cooperative.
Upper section: At the alp, turn right and head toward the electricity pylon visible on the hill above. Just before reaching the pylon, take the left turn onto the trail heading up.
Turn left here, just before the pylon.
The pylon. The Graubünden Alps to the south.
Climbing to the summit: The trail continues upward through a mix of meadow and forest. The views to the south open up as you gain height.
Climbing toward the upper section.
Following the trail along the forest edge.
Wildflower meadow on the upper approach.
Steep forest section: A steeper stretch through forest brings you up onto the upper pastures.
The steeper forest section.
Upper pastures: The forest gives way to open grazing ground. The path follows the fence line along the upper meadow edge.
The upper grazing pastures above Alp Lida.
The path along the meadow edge toward the summit.
Ridge: The open slope gives way to a narrow ridge path. The drop into the Rhine Valley appears on the left.
On the ridge, looking back from where we came. The valley is a long way below.
Looking east from the ridge — the village on the slope is Guscha, a former Walser settlement above Balzers. There is a separate guide to the Guscha trail.
Regitzerspitz summit (1,135 m): The summit platform sits on the edge of a steep exposed cliff face — the southwestern flank drops away sharply. A safety railing runs along the edge. Two benches face the view over the Rhine Valley. A carved wooden bench records the elevation: Regitzer Spitz 1135m.ü.M.
The summit platform. The railing is there for good reason.
The Rhine Valley from the summit.
The exposed cliff edge. The drop is immediate.
The summit bench.
Looking north over the valley.
Return the same way to Mariahilf Kapelle. Alternatively, follow the trail at the far end of the summit platform — this leads back down to Balzers via a less steep route that runs mostly on a small road rather than a hiking trail. It takes a bit longer but is easier on the knees.
Conditions & Season
- Best months: March–November
- The route requires attention at several navigation points — see the route description above
- There is a fireplace at the summit — you can bring food and have a proper barbecue up there
How to Get There
By bus: Liechtenstein Bus lines 11, 13 or 13E to Balzers Brückle. Journey from Vaduz around 20 minutes. Check timetables at liemobil.li.
From Sargans: Train to Sargans (Zurich–Chur main line), then bus to Balzers Brückle.
By car: Drive south from Vaduz toward Balzers. Park at the Mariahilf Kapelle or at the four-way intersection at the start of the trail.
Return: Out and back to Mariahilf Kapelle.