Circular hike on the Rappenstein

From Steg, the route first ascends to the mountain inn Sücka. At the Kulm, the hiking trail sharply branches left onto the ridge path along the main ridge of the Liechtenstein Alps. Partly through forest, partly with stunning panoramic views, the ridge path follows the ridge in constant ups and downs over Chrüppel and Heubüal.

The ridge path leads up to Goldlochspitz and descends to a saddle where the final ascent to the summit of Rappenstein begins. To the south, the massive rock wall of the Falknis range dominates the view. From Rappenstein, hikers are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view. Beyond the Rhine valley, the peaks of the Glarus Alps, the Churfirsten, as well as the Säntis in the Appenzell Alps can be seen. In good weather, Lake Constance can even be glimpsed in the distance.

The return route goes over the Rappenstein saddle, then descends right to Alp Gapfahl and from there down into the Valüna valley. Finally, a wide cart track leads along the Valünabach stream past Alp Valüna back to Steg.