Gorfion, Mountain peak in Rätikon range, Austria and Liechtenstein.
Gorfion is a mountain peak in the Rätikon range that forms a natural border between Vorarlberg and Liechtenstein. The summit reaches 2,308 meters and features steep limestone faces on both sides.
Mountaineers and alpine climbers from both Austria and Liechtenstein have documented expeditions to this peak since the early 1900s. These ascents reflect a long tradition of cross-border mountaineering in the region.
Local residents from Nenzing and Triesenberg maintain traditional mountain festivals at the base of Gorfion during summer solstice celebrations.
Marked hiking trails lead from both the Austrian and Liechtenstein sides, with the climb taking about four hours from either starting point. The routes are well-marked, but you need a steady step and no fear of heights.
The limestone cliffs contain fossils of marine creatures from 250 million years ago, when this area lay beneath an ancient ocean. These preserved remains tell the geological story of this high mountain region.
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