Ruggell: Nature, Trails and Culture

Ruggeller Riet is a peatland covering around 90 hectares and a nature reserve in the very north of Liechtenstein. Together with the adjacent Bangser Riet in Vorarlberg, it forms a peatland landscape. Ruggeller Riet is of international importance. Alongside this natural area, trails, the Küefer-Martis-Huus and the parish church of St. Fridolin offer different perspectives on the destination. You can tailor your stay to nature, outdoor activities or culture.

Nature and trails around the Riet

The peatland landscape extends beyond Ruggeller Riet to the adjacent Bangser Riet in Vorarlberg. Those interested in landscapes will find a cross-border area here, distinct from the individual routes through Ruggell. The undeveloped slopes of Eschnerberg within the municipality of Ruggell are also suitable for walks and short hikes.

The “Around Ruggeller Riet” hiking route starts in Ruggell and passes through Halameder, Zollamt, Under Riet and Bangserfeld before returning to Ruggell along the Rhine or canal embankment. It can be walked at any time of year. Parking for this route is available by the church or at the community hall in Ruggell. The circular route therefore returns to Ruggell, while the fifth stage of the Liechtenstein Trail continues from there.

This fifth stage starts in Ruggell, passes through the “Ruggeller Riet” nature reserve, climbs to Schellenberg and then continues through Mauren to the border at Schaanwald. Another route option is the Liechtenstein Trail’s E-bike stage from Bendern to Schaanwald, which passes through Ruggell. These options differ in route and activity: from a loop around the Riet to a trail stage or an E-bike route.

The cross-border “Movement – Meeting” three-country trail is a circular route established by Altstätten, Feldkirch, Meiningen, Ruggell, Rüthi and Sennwald. The cycling loop is 29.7 kilometres long and rated easy; conditions along the route may vary. There are 16 designated stopping points along the trail, each with an information board about the location. Trail conditions and signage can change, so it is worth checking the latest guidance before setting off. The length and rating distinguish this cycling loop from the hiking routes described above.

Culture at the Küefer-Martis-Huus

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 served as a museum and cultural centre for the municipality of Ruggell. Its exhibitions explore a range of regional topics, with water as a central theme. The house thus brings together historic architecture and contemporary cultural offerings. If you would like to include regional topics in your stay alongside the natural landscape, this focus offers a distinct way to discover Ruggell.

Parish church and leisure park

The parish church of St. Fridolin also offers a glimpse into the area’s architectural and local history. It was built between 1897 and 1899 and dedicated to St. Fridolin on 19 May 1911 by Georgius Schmid von Grüneck, the then Bishop of Chur. Architecturally, it is a single-nave Neo-Gothic vaulted church with an east-facing octagonal choir. Its construction, later consecration and architecture describe different aspects of the building; together, they tell more than a single historical moment.

For sports activities, Widau Leisure Park has football pitches and a beach volleyball court. This offers a different focus from an excursion into nature or a visit to the museum and church. Which stop you include depends on whether you would rather spend your time on a route, playing sports or enjoying cultural activities.

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