Kuhgrat, Mountain summit in Planken and Schaan, Liechtenstein
Kuhgrat is a mountain summit in the Rätikon range located between Planken and Schaan, reaching 2,123 meters (6,965 feet) above sea level. The peak features steep rocky sections and exposed terrain that define the climbing experience.
Kuhgrat lies on the border between the Liechtenstein municipalities of Schaan and Planken, on the western edge of the Plankner Garselli. The summit cross was erected in 1983 by the Rover scouts of Schaan. The peak is the highest of the Drei Schwestern chain in the Rätikon, and crossing that chain brings it most of its visitors.
The summit cross on Kuhgrat was erected in 1983 by the Rover scouts of Schaan. The mountain lies on the border between the municipalities of Schaan and Planken, at the western edge of the Plankner Garselli. Most visitors reach the top while traversing the Drei Schwestern chain.
The summit is reached without special difficulty on hiking and mountain trails; most visitors traverse the Drei Schwestern chain. Routes start from Gaflei via the Fürstensteig, Gafleisattel and Gafleispitze, or from Planken to the Gafadurahütte and on via the Drei-Schwestern-Steig over the Drei Schwestern and Garsellikopf. The approach from Schaan via the Alpila-Hütte is rarely walked.
The summit cross was erected in 1983 by the Rover scouts of Schaan. The peak lies on the boundary between only two municipalities, Schaan and Planken, at the western edge of the Plankner Garselli, southwest of the Garsellikopf (2,105 m).
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