Bad Ragaz – Along the Mapragg reservoir loop from Bad Ragaz

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Bad Ragaz – Along the Mapragg reservoir loop from Bad Ragaz

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Bad Ragaz – Along the Mapragg reservoir loop from Bad Ragaz

04:58

56.0km

1,610m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 53.1 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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953 m

Bad Ragaz

Highlight • Settlement

In the pretty spa town you can not only come in well, but also take advantage of the many spa services, for example in the Tamina Therme, and relax after a tour.

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4.13 km

View of Tamina Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for a short break

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10.7 km

Along the Mapragg reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The reservoir is certainly not a gem. This site is much nicer (dirt road and singletrack) than the other side (driveway)

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23.5 km

Stausee Gigerwald

Lake

28.7 km

Bachtobel

Highlight • Gorge

Tons of rubble (stone and trees) from large avalanches and floods are lying around in the Bachtobel, very impressive.

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32.0 km

Gigerwald Reservoir Lakeside Road

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

4 illuminated tunnels. You don't need your own light, but it doesn't do any harm. Again and again wonderful views between the tunnels. And you can stop without any problems. …

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35.6 km

Gigerwald Reservoir, on the dam

Highlight • Monument

From here one-way traffic (every hour a window) to St. Martin possible

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36.9 km

View of the dam wall

Highlight • Monument

Good view of the large dam wall of the Gigerwald reservoir from the side below.

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50.6 km

The imposing arch bridge spans the Taminatal and has a span of 260 meters. This makes it the largest arch bridge in Switzerland. Since 2017, the bridge allows a direct road connection from Bad Ragaz to Valens.

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56.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

11.9 km

4.17 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

11.3 km

3.49 km

2.13 km

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2022,Bike 🚴🏼 and Hike🚶‍♀️ Bike: Bad Ragaz-Vättis-St. Martin-Sardona Alp. Hike: Sardona Alp zur SAC Hütte Sardona and back to Bad Ragaz

Last week I had to cancel the tour to the SAC Hütte Sardona in Vättis due to heavy rain. Today the second attempt and this time with nice weather. Start in Bad Ragaz via Valens and Vättis to St. Martin. From there continue by bike to the Sardona Alp mountain hut. From there it is no longer possible to get …

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August 26, 2025,Taminatal - Rundi

From Bad Ragaz via Ragazerwald to Pfäfers. Shortly after entering the village, turn left and follow the best forest trails over Älpli to St. Margrethenberg. Climb to Gollerberg, then descend via Bläs to the Mapragg reservoir. Continue along the right bank of the lake to Vättis. In the village, turn right toward the Gigerwald reservoir. Follow this path to the …

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