Fürstensteig, Alpine hiking trail in Triesenberg and Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

Fürstensteig is a hiking trail in the Alps that connects Triesenberg and Vaduz across steep mountain slopes with exposed sections. The route climbs through alpine terrain and includes narrow passages carved into rock faces that demand careful footwork and balance.

The trail was cut into the northwest wall of the Alpspitz and opened in 1898; Carl Schädler drove the construction, paid for by Prince Johann II. Schädler also funded from his own pocket the stretch from the Gafleisattel up to the Kuhgratspitze and further mountain paths. It starts above the hamlet of Gaflei in Triesenberg and ends at the Gafleisattel (1853 m).

The name Fürstensteig means "Prince's Path", after Prince Johann II, who paid for the trail's construction. Carl Schädler pushed the project through in 1898 and funded the continuation from the Gafleisattel up to the Kuhgratspitze out of his own pocket, along with other mountain paths.

The route is demanding and requires solid hiking boots, sure-footed confidence, and good endurance on a sustained climb. The best time to hike is from June to September when snow has melted and daylight hours are long enough.

In several places the path is carved directly into the rock face, with secured metal railings and cut steps for the most difficult sections. These bold constructions give the route a sense of adventure that typical mountain trails do not offer.