Ruggell – Marshland, Trails and Culture

Ruggell combines a remarkable natural landscape with regional culture and a variety of trails. The defining feature is the Ruggeller Riet, an approximately 90-hectare peatland and nature reserve. Together with the adjacent Bangser Riet in Vorarlberg, it forms a peatland landscape and is of international importance. Those who are primarily looking for nature experiences when choosing a holiday apartment will find a clear thematic focus here for planning their trip.

Nature Trails between the Riet and Eschnerberg

The route around the Ruggeller Riet can be followed at any time of year. The “Around the Ruggeller Riet” hiking route leads from Ruggell via Halameder, Zollamt, Under Riet and Bangserfeld back to Ruggell; the return route follows the Rhine or canal embankment. Parking is available for this route near the church or at the community centre in Ruggell. This makes it possible to plan the outing as a clearly described loop without having to commit to a particular season.

The Liechtenstein Trail also places Ruggell within a larger hiking network. The 5th stage begins in Ruggell, leads through the “Ruggeller Riet” nature reserve up to Schellenberg and then through Mauren to the border at Schaanwald. Those who prefer a stage with several changes of location rather than a loop can take this route into account when planning their trip. The undeveloped slopes of Eschnerberg within the municipality of Ruggell are also suitable for walks and short hikes.

Cycling and Group Activities

For cyclists, the Liechtenstein Trail’s e-bike stage from Bendern to Schaanwald passes through Ruggell. Another option is the “Movement – Encounters” three-country trail. This cross-border circular route was established by Altstätten, Feldkirch, Meiningen, Ruggell, Rüthi and Sennwald. As a cycling loop, it is 29.7 kilometres long and classified as easy. There are 16 designated rest stops along the route, each with an information board about the respective location. This provides additional points of interest for a trip that aims to combine physical activity with regional discoveries.

Widau Leisure Park has football pitches and a beach volleyball court. Families who want to accommodate different interests within their travel group can therefore choose between nature trails, a cycling loop, cultural attractions and sporting activities, without limiting the destination to just one type of holiday.

Culture at the Küefer-Martis-Huus and St. Fridolin

The Küefer-Martis-Huus was built around 1730 and is one of the region’s rare examples of a representative Baroque farmhouse. Since 2002, it has been the museum and cultural centre of the municipality of Ruggell. The exhibitions cover a range of regional topics, with water as one of the main themes. Those interested in history, architecture and the development of the region can plan a visit here as a cultural counterpoint to the landscape trails.

Another prominent building is the parish church of St. Fridolin. The Neo-Gothic single-nave vaulted church has an octagonal choir facing east. It was built between 1897 and 1899 and consecrated to Saint Fridolin on 19 May 1911 by Georgius Schmid von Grüneck, the Bishop of Chur at the time. These specific historical details add another cultural dimension to the townscape.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for accommodation in Ruggell, you can use the focus of your trip as a guide. Those who prefer the route around the Ruggeller Riet, walks and short hikes will plan their days differently from travellers who place the Liechtenstein Trail, an e-bike stage or the three-country trail at the centre of their trip. Visitors interested in culture can add the Küefer-Martis-Huus and the parish church of St. Fridolin to their selection. In this way, the combination of nature, activity and regional history helps you choose a holiday apartment or holiday home according to your preferred travel rhythm.

For comparing other destination pages, you can also consider Triesen, Vaduz, Eschen, Gamprin and Triesenberg.

For the higher-level travel overview: Liechtenstein.