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Historic Old Town of Maienfeld – Maienfeld Town Hall loop from Maienfeld
RoutesHiking trails & RoutesSwitzerlandGraubündenLandquartMaienfeld
Historic Old Town of Maienfeld – Maienfeld Town Hall loop from Maienfeld
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Historic Old Town of Maienfeld – Maienfeld Town Hall loop from Maienfeld
01:47
6.00km
180m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
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547 m
Historic Old Town of Maienfeld
Highlight • Historical Site
The origins of the historic town
Nothing is known about the origins of the historic town. What is certain, however, is that the settlement was founded before the Romans invaded. However, it is assumed that it was located a little further towards St. Luzisteig. Various bronze finds and a so-called cup stone, which was discovered at the top of the town in an old cellar vault, are considered evidence of the settlement's pre-Roman origins.
The first documented information about the existence of the settlement dates back to the year 831. At that time, the town was called Lupinis. In Roman times it was still called Statio Maiensis or Magia. Over the centuries, the name of the town is said to have changed as follows: from Magia to Lupinis, from Magenza back to Lupinis, then from Lopine, Maging, Magen to Luppinis and Lupis. The name Maienvelt first appears in 1295. The names Maging and Lupinis are said to contain personal names, but this could never be properly proven.
It is not known when the town received town rights, the ring walls and the moat, and unfortunately they are not mentioned anywhere. However, it is generally assumed that this happened in the 11th or 12th century. The town had three gates: the Linden or Churer Gate, the Lindauer-Bregenzer Gate and the Rheintörlein, which led to the so-called Schifflände. It is known where the gates were, but nothing remains of them today.
On the other hand, the original town walls have been preserved in three places: in front of the Churer Gate, at the Pfrundhaus and below the town hall. The castle, today's Maienfeld Castle, was closely connected to the town, but had its own fortress walls and stood outside the town. During this time and later during the Graubünden turmoil, many battles took place on the Luzisteig. The town suffered greatly as a result. At the same time, the plague killed more than half of the population within a year. Eight large fires are mentioned, and in the war year of 1622 the entire town burned down. To protect themselves from looters, often Austrian hordes, Maienfeld formed its own militia in uniforms in the town's colors. Even before the Reformation, first mentioned around 1510, a primary school was founded, which was particularly praised under Hans Ardüser in 1577.
Text / Source: STADTVERWALTUNG MAIENFELD
maienfeld.ch/geschichte
Nothing is known about the origins of the historic town. What is certain, however, is that the settlement was founded before the Romans invaded. However, it is assumed that it was located a little further towards St. Luzisteig. Various bronze finds and a so-called cup stone, which was discovered at the top of the town in an old cellar vault, are considered evidence of the settlement's pre-Roman origins.
The first documented information about the existence of the settlement dates back to the year 831. At that time, the town was called Lupinis. In Roman times it was still called Statio Maiensis or Magia. Over the centuries, the name of the town is said to have changed as follows: from Magia to Lupinis, from Magenza back to Lupinis, then from Lopine, Maging, Magen to Luppinis and Lupis. The name Maienvelt first appears in 1295. The names Maging and Lupinis are said to contain personal names, but this could never be properly proven.
It is not known when the town received town rights, the ring walls and the moat, and unfortunately they are not mentioned anywhere. However, it is generally assumed that this happened in the 11th or 12th century. The town had three gates: the Linden or Churer Gate, the Lindauer-Bregenzer Gate and the Rheintörlein, which led to the so-called Schifflände. It is known where the gates were, but nothing remains of them today.
On the other hand, the original town walls have been preserved in three places: in front of the Churer Gate, at the Pfrundhaus and below the town hall. The castle, today's Maienfeld Castle, was closely connected to the town, but had its own fortress walls and stood outside the town. During this time and later during the Graubünden turmoil, many battles took place on the Luzisteig. The town suffered greatly as a result. At the same time, the plague killed more than half of the population within a year. Eight large fires are mentioned, and in the war year of 1622 the entire town burned down. To protect themselves from looters, often Austrian hordes, Maienfeld formed its own militia in uniforms in the town's colors. Even before the Reformation, first mentioned around 1510, a primary school was founded, which was particularly praised under Hans Ardüser in 1577.
Text / Source: STADTVERWALTUNG MAIENFELD
maienfeld.ch/geschichte
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608 m
Maienfeld Town Hall
Highlight • Monument
City Hall, Maienfeld
Nothing is known exactly about the origin of the historic town. What is certain, however, is that the settlement was built before the Romans invaded. However, it is assumed that it was a little further towards the St. Luzisteig. Various bronze finds and a so-called shell stone, which was discovered at the top of the town in an old cellar vault, are considered proof of the pre-Roman origin of the settlement.
The first written information about the existence of the settlement comes from the year 831. At that time the settlement was called Lupinis. Even in Roman times it was called Statio Maiensis or Magia. The place name is said to have changed over the centuries as follows: from Magia to Lupinis, from Magenza to Lupinis again, then from Lopine, Maging, Magen to Luppinis and Lupis. In 1295 the name Maienvelt appears for the first time. Personal names are said to be in the names Maging and Lupinis, but this could never be properly proven.
It is not known and unfortunately not mentioned anywhere when the town received its town charter, the ring walls and the ditch. However, it is generally assumed that this happened in the 11th or 12th century. The town had three gates; the Linden or Churertor, the Lindauer-Bregenzertor and the Rheintörlein, which led to the so-called Schifflände. It is well known where the gates were, but nothing remains of them today.
On the other hand, the original city walls have been preserved in three places, in front of the Churertor, at the Pfrundhaus and below the town hall. The castle, today's Schloss Maienfeld, was closely connected to the town, but had its own fortress walls and was outside the town. During this time and later during the Bündner turmoil, many fights take place on the Luzisteig. The town suffered a lot from this. At the same time, the plague killed more than half of the population within a year. Eight big fires are mentioned, the whole city burned down in the war year 1622. In order to protect themselves from looters, often Austrian hordes, a separate militia in uniforms in the city colors was formed in Maienfeld. Even before the Reformation, first mentioned around 1510, an elementary school was founded, which was particularly famous under Hans Ardüser in 1577.
Text / source: CITY ADMINISTRATION MAIENFELD
maienfeld.ch/geschichte
Nothing is known exactly about the origin of the historic town. What is certain, however, is that the settlement was built before the Romans invaded. However, it is assumed that it was a little further towards the St. Luzisteig. Various bronze finds and a so-called shell stone, which was discovered at the top of the town in an old cellar vault, are considered proof of the pre-Roman origin of the settlement.
The first written information about the existence of the settlement comes from the year 831. At that time the settlement was called Lupinis. Even in Roman times it was called Statio Maiensis or Magia. The place name is said to have changed over the centuries as follows: from Magia to Lupinis, from Magenza to Lupinis again, then from Lopine, Maging, Magen to Luppinis and Lupis. In 1295 the name Maienvelt appears for the first time. Personal names are said to be in the names Maging and Lupinis, but this could never be properly proven.
It is not known and unfortunately not mentioned anywhere when the town received its town charter, the ring walls and the ditch. However, it is generally assumed that this happened in the 11th or 12th century. The town had three gates; the Linden or Churertor, the Lindauer-Bregenzertor and the Rheintörlein, which led to the so-called Schifflände. It is well known where the gates were, but nothing remains of them today.
On the other hand, the original city walls have been preserved in three places, in front of the Churertor, at the Pfrundhaus and below the town hall. The castle, today's Schloss Maienfeld, was closely connected to the town, but had its own fortress walls and was outside the town. During this time and later during the Bündner turmoil, many fights take place on the Luzisteig. The town suffered a lot from this. At the same time, the plague killed more than half of the population within a year. Eight big fires are mentioned, the whole city burned down in the war year 1622. In order to protect themselves from looters, often Austrian hordes, a separate militia in uniforms in the city colors was formed in Maienfeld. Even before the Reformation, first mentioned around 1510, an elementary school was founded, which was particularly famous under Hans Ardüser in 1577.
Text / source: CITY ADMINISTRATION MAIENFELD
maienfeld.ch/geschichte
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3
1.60 km
View of Rofels and the Surrounding Vineyards
Highlight • Viewpoint
what a beautiful landscape
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2.34 km
Heidi Village Maienfeld
Highlight • Historical Site
Welcome to Heidi's Village, the only authentic Heidi Village in the world!
In the authentic Heidi Village, described by Johanna Spyri in her stories, you will experience the world-famous Heidi story amidst a majestic mountain landscape.
Immerse yourself in the Heidi story and a bygone era that continues to touch the hearts of people around the world.
Text / Source: Heidi Village, Maienfeld
heididorf.ch/willkommen/heididorf
In the authentic Heidi Village, described by Johanna Spyri in her stories, you will experience the world-famous Heidi story amidst a majestic mountain landscape.
Immerse yourself in the Heidi story and a bygone era that continues to touch the hearts of people around the world.
Text / Source: Heidi Village, Maienfeld
heididorf.ch/willkommen/heididorf
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5
2.36 km
Heididorf Post Office, Maienfeld
Highlight • Structure
The smallest post office in Switzerland is located directly in the village shop of Heididorf - fully equipped, there is a special postmark here.
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Tip by
6
2.47 km
Heididorf
Highlight • Historical Site
Very good restaurant to stop at
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Tip by
7
3.27 km
Eichenhaft Information Center, Maienfeld
Highlight • Rest Area
Eichenhaft Information Center, Maienfeld
Oak grove above Maienfeld as a valuable natural and cultural heritage
Promoting the oak
Quite simply "Oak"!
In 2015, the proQuercus association, with the support of the Audemars Piguet Foundation, awarded the Oak 2200 Promotion Prize for the sixth time. The town of Maienfeld (GR) was recognized for its long-standing commitment to preserving and promoting the oak. It received the award for its pioneering communication and education project "Eichenhaft." In an original and contemporary way, the centuries-old oak grove above Maienfeld is presented to a broad audience as a valuable natural and cultural heritage.
Authors: Patrick Bonfils (naturavali.com, naturavali@gmail.com) & Gion Willi (Zweckverband Falknis, 7304 Maienfeld).
Oak grove above Maienfeld as a valuable natural and cultural heritage
Promoting the oak
Quite simply "Oak"!
In 2015, the proQuercus association, with the support of the Audemars Piguet Foundation, awarded the Oak 2200 Promotion Prize for the sixth time. The town of Maienfeld (GR) was recognized for its long-standing commitment to preserving and promoting the oak. It received the award for its pioneering communication and education project "Eichenhaft." In an original and contemporary way, the centuries-old oak grove above Maienfeld is presented to a broad audience as a valuable natural and cultural heritage.
Authors: Patrick Bonfils (naturavali.com, naturavali@gmail.com) & Gion Willi (Zweckverband Falknis, 7304 Maienfeld).
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4.67 km
Heidiweg Vineyard Trail, Maienfeld
Highlight • Trail
A very idyllic path through the vines, with a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. This hiking trail is particularly beautiful in autumn, when the grapes hang on the vines and the leaves change color.
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B
6.00 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
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2.42 km
2.01 km
1.04 km
293 m
223 m
Surfaces
3.73 km
1.02 km
857 m
296 m
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