- Address: Liechtenstein, Vaduz
- Highest point: 2053 m
- First ascent: 1870, John Douglas and the hunter from Frastanz
The mountains always beckon a person with a unique beauty, energy, strength, and freedom. On the border of the Swiss Alps is a tiny independent Liechtenstein , where every hill, mountain or rock of the Alpine landscape has its history. Such as, for example, Mount Three Sisters.
The Three Sisters Mountain is part of the system of the Alpine mountains and a natural border with Austria, the land of Vorarlberg. It is a landmark in the southern part of the municipality of Triesen. An interesting name comes from the triple peak, which ends the mountain, and its highest point above sea level is 2053 meters. Liechtenstein can be called a secret resort for rock climbing and alpine skiing. For the first time the mountain Three Sisters was conquered in 1870 by Scot John Douglas, after him there were many other climbers. Nowadays there are three official tourist routes for visiting the mountain. Excursion formed groups are divided according to the preparation and difficulty of climbing almost to the very top of the famous mountain.
The Three Sisters Mountain towers over the community of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, where many interesting sights are located, for example, the Government House, the State Museum of Liechtenstein , the Postal Museum , the Museum of Art , Vaduz Castle and many others. etc. The top of the mountain is crowned with the hardly visible ruins of a medieval old castle, which in the distant past was the fortress-residence of the prince. On the slope of the mountain is one of the attractions of Vaduz - a castle with a chapel. It is built in the strict Gothic style, historians refer to its erection by the ninth century.
How to get there?
Liechtenstein is territorially one of the smallest states , Vaduz with the commune Triesen connects the short bus route No. 21 - the only type of public transport in Liechtenstein , where you can get here. Independently to get in settlement you can by a taxi or the rented car on coordinates 47''6 'with. w. 9''31 'c. etc. You can see the mountain from afar from any neighborhood, but if you want to climb it, ask for a specialized tour to a travel company at: Liechtenstein Tourism, Stadle 37.
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