Pizol panoramic high-altitude trail
Pizol panoramic high-altitude trail
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Pizol panoramic high-altitude trail
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3.90km
60m
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This short but varied hike will show you exciting views and insights at an altitude of over 2,000 meters. Learn about the facts about the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona, enjoy the view of the green Wangsersee and let yourself be impressed by the landscape of the Pizol massif. Because of the low slope this round is suitable for the whole family.
You start at the Pizolhütte, which can be reached from Wangs via Furt and Gaffia by lift. Information on the travel times can be found at https://pizol.com/aktuell/betriebszeiten.
First, we lead you to the shimmering green Wangsersee. Framed by high peaks, which can still be covered by snow even in summer, the waters are in front of you. When the sun is right, you can see breathtaking reflections in the water surface.
Continue to the viewpoint on the Tagweidlichopf. There are information and adventure elements about the origin of the Pizol, the Tectonic Arena Sardona and mountains worldwide. Learn interesting facts about the geology of the surrounding peaks and the Rhine Valley.
When you arrive at the lift station, you can take a break in the Laufbodenstübli. In summer as in winter, guests are spoiled with regional delicacies. Then you walk back to the Wangsersee and can now come from the east to enjoy a new perspective on the mountain lake.
Back at the starting point at the modern Pizol hut you can fortify yourself with a delicious snack and take the lift back down to the valley. If you want to go further, you can easily descend to the Gaffia or Furt station.
You also have the opportunity to start this circular walk from the mountain station Laufböden. You can reach these from Bad Ragaz.
by Heidiland
Last updated: August 5, 2024
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543 m
Wangsersee
Highlight • Lake
The Wangsersee is located in the St. Gallen communities of Bad Ragaz and Vilters-Wangs. The small mountain lake is not far from the mountain station of the Pizolbahnen or the Pizolhütte at an altitude of 2205 meters above sea level. The Valaisbach flows down the valley from the Wangsersee.
On the shores of the lake you have a magnificent view of the mountains in the Pizol area. The Wangsersee is also the start or end point of the five-lake hike, which also passes the Wildsee, the Schottensee, the Schwarzsee and the Baschalvasee.
Text / Source: Schweizersee.ch
schweizersee.ch/wangsersee
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1.11 km
Grand Tour Viewpoint Pizol Summit
Highlight • Summit
The famous Grand Tour of Switzerland also passes by the Pizol!
The Pizol was chosen as one of 40 photo spots for the Grand Tour of Switzerland.
The photo spot with a view of the Pizol summit is set up at the “Tagweidlichopf” viewing point on the Pizol Panorama Höhenweg.
Text / Source: Pizolbahnen AG, Loisstrasse 50, Bad Ragaz
pizol.com/erlebnisse/foto-spot-grand-tour-of-switzerland
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3.88 km
Pizol Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
The cozy Pizolhütte is located at 2,222 m above sea level and impresses with its wonderful view of the mountain panorama.
The Pizolhütte is located on the high plateau of the Pizol ski and hiking area, on the Pizol Panorama Höhenweg, in the immediate vicinity of Wangsersee and at the starting point of the famous 5-lake hike. Located directly at the mountain station of the chairlift of the same name, the hut is also the ideal starting point for fast ski runs. The Pizolhütte team will spoil you both inside and outside on the beautiful terrace with food and drink in new and well-known variations.
Text / Source: Heidiland Tourism
outdoor.heidiland.com/de/gastro/heidiland/bergrestaurant-pizolhuette/55301474/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=embed&utm_campaign=embed-plugin-referral&utm_term=https%3A%2F%2Fpizol.com%2F
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3.90 km
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2.54 km
1.24 km
117 m
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3.77 km
128 m
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September 7, 2019
This short but varied hike will show you exciting views and insights at an altitude of over 2,000 meters. Learn about the facts about the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona, enjoy the view of the green Wangsersee and let yourself be impressed by the landscape of the Pizol massif. Because of
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