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Via Alpina 1 stage 1: Gaflei to Sargans (26.6 km, 320 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Alps/Via Alpina 1/Stage 1

Stage 1 of 20

Via Alpina 1 stage 1: Gaflei to Sargans

Country: Liechtenstein, Switzerland
Duration: 8h
Ascent: 320 m
Descent: 1,480 m
Distance: 26.6 km

Stage 1 of the Via Alpina 1 (20 stages in total) runs from Gaflei to Sargans. It covers 26.6 km with 320 m of ascent and 1,480 m of descent, around 8 h of walking. There are 44 places to sleep where the stage ends (28 hotels, 1 campsite, 11 guesthouses, 2 hostels, 2 huts). The next stage continues to Weisstannen.

Part of the Via Alpina 1.

Where to sleep in Sargans

44 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 28 hotels, 1 campsite, 11 guesthouses, 2 hostels, 2 huts.

HotelPark Hotel Sonnenhof SuperiorRated 4.8 out of 54.8(528)Genteel quarters in an upmarket hotel with an acclaimed restaurant, a spa & an indoor pool.

The night before: Gaflei (Liechtenstein)

Arriving the day before? These places to sleep are at the start of the trail.

HotelAlpin Royal HotelRated 5.0 out of 55.0(13)
HotelAlpin Royal Restaurant4.9

Next: stage 2Sargans to Weisstannen

Part of the Via Alpina 1 (390 km, 20 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

Hotel

Brasserie Burg 1955

Rated 3.8 out of 53.8(606)

Hotel Residence

HotelHotel ResidenceRated 4.7 out of 54.7(238)Modern rooms & suites, some with kitchenettes, as well as a restaurant, a bar & breakfast.

Hotel Vaduzerhof

HotelHotel VaduzerhofRated 4.1 out of 54.1(371)Streamlined rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a sauna, castle views & free breakfast.

CampsiteVaduzRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

GuesthouseKethavath sai KumarVaduz

HotelStad fredrischaVaduz

HotelQuantum houseRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

Hotel-Gasthof Löwen

HotelHotel-Gasthof LöwenRated 4.5 out of 54.5(182)Elegant rooms in a 14th-century property offering free Wi-Fi & breakfast, plus a restaurant & a bar.

HostelArosaVaduz

HotelLeifdes fabriekVaduz

HotelHotel@HomeVaduz

Jugendherberge Schaan-Vaduz

HostelJugendherberge Schaan-VaduzRated 4.5 out of 54.5(447)Laid-back hostel offering simple rooms & dorms, plus dining, a game room & a soccer field.

Giessen Hotel & Coffeehouse

HotelGiessen Hotel & CoffeehouseRated 4.5 out of 54.5(267)Unpretentious property offering complimentary Wi-Fi, a breakfast buffet & parking.

Penthouse Apartment Vaduz

GuesthousePenthouse Apartment VaduzRated 5.0 out of 55.0(6)

HotelHotel MeierhofRated 4.0 out of 54.0(229)Relaxed rooms & suites in an informal hotel with a bar, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & breakfast.

Hotel Schatzmann

HotelHotel SchatzmannRated 4.6 out of 54.6(265)Modest quarters, some with balconies, in a relaxed hotel offering a casual restaurant.

Restaurant Bahnhof Sevelen AG

HotelRestaurant Bahnhof Sevelen AGRated 3.9 out of 53.9(13)

b_smart motel Sevelen

Hotelb_smart motel SevelenRated 4.2 out of 54.2(119)Streamlined rooms, some with mountain views, plus complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast & parking.

GuesthouseB&B Am BüelRated 4.4 out of 54.4(14)

GuesthouseBe & BeRated 3.0 out of 53.0(1)

Wohntel - wohnen wie im Hotel

HotelWohntel - wohnen wie im HotelRated 4.1 out of 54.1(17)

GuesthouseAtelier 67Rated 5.0 out of 55.0(2)

Ferreiras Bed & Breakfast

GuesthouseFerreiras Bed & BreakfastRated 4.4 out of 54.4(16)

And 20 more. See all on the trail page.

Lowest 455 mHighest 1,484 m

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Rated 4.9 out of 5

(29)

HostelArosaVaduz

b_smart motel Sevelen

Hotelb_smart motel SevelenRated 4.2 out of 54.2(119)Streamlined rooms, some with mountain views, plus complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast & parking.

GuesthouseB&B Am BüelRated 4.4 out of 54.4(14)

GuesthouseBe & BeRated 3.0 out of 53.0(1)

Brasserie Burg 1955

HotelBrasserie Burg 1955Rated 3.8 out of 53.8(606)

bsmart motel Schaan

Hotelbsmart motel SchaanRated 4.3 out of 54.3(71)

Giessen Hotel & Coffeehouse

HotelGiessen Hotel & CoffeehouseRated 4.5 out of 54.5(267)Unpretentious property offering complimentary Wi-Fi, a breakfast buffet & parking.

HotelHotel DuxRated 4.4 out of 54.4(23)Simple rooms with TVs in a low-key hotel offering mountain views, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

HotelHotel KulmRated 4.4 out of 54.4(316)Casual property offering cozy rooms & mountain views, plus a restaurant, a sunroom & free breakfast.

HotelHotel MeierhofRated 4.0 out of 54.0(229)Relaxed rooms & suites in an informal hotel with a bar, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & breakfast.