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Description
The 5-Lake Hike is one of the most beautiful panoramic mountain hikes in Switzerland. High above the tree line, a mountain path winds through the constantly changing alpine landscape, past five mountain lakes – each with its own unique character. From the lovely Wangsersee on the Pizol high plateau, it goes on to the second lake, the striking turquoise Wildsee with the Pizol glacier and summit in the background. Followed by the dark Schwarzsee, the Schottensee shines as the third lake in a deep strong blue. The trail ends past the greenish, romantic Baschalvasee.
On the hike, it is worthwhile to let your gaze wander in all directions. Along the entire route, new fascinating views open up again and again into the Glarus and Grisons mountain world, the Rhine valley, and as far as Lake Constance.
Hidden Gem
Book a picnic backpack with regional delicacies via the Pizol cable cars.
Safety Note
We strongly recommend starting the hike no later than 11:00 a.m. Please note that you must be at the Gaffia chair lift by 4:30 p.m. or at the Pizol hut by 4:00 p.m., otherwise you will miss the last descent ride. The last descent by gondola from Furt is at 5:30 p.m. Afterwards, no transport by Pizolbahnen AG is possible.
In the first two weeks of August, livestock guardian dogs are used on Alp Gaffara. The sheep are inside a fenced pasture clearly separated from the hiking trail. The guardian dogs remain exclusively within this enclosure.
Important notes for hikers:
No risk: As long as the fence is not climbed over and your own dogs are kept on a leash, there is no risk.
Do not climb the fence: Under no circumstances should the pasture fence be climbed over or opened.
Dogs on a leash: Your own dogs must be kept on a leash in the pasture area – even if no guardian dogs are visible.
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in layers, optionally telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, optionally headlamp, map material
Directions
With gondola and chair lifts, we reach the Pizol hut. From there we start the hike towards the Wangsersee, the first lake of the hike. On the same path, we go back past the Pizol hut and direction Wildseeluggen, where we arrive after a nearly 1-hour zigzag ascent. We hike along the Wildsee and reach, after a short descent, the deep blue Schottensee, where ibex can be observed on the mountain slopes. This is followed by a comfortably ascending crossing over the Schwarzplangg. The descent continues down to the dark Schwarzsee. Past the legendary stone cairns on the high plateau, we reach the last descent over the east flank of the Gamidaur, leading to the fifth and last lake, the green Baschalvasee. After that follows the descent to the Gaffia station.
Directions
Public Transport
The Pizol area is quickly and conveniently accessible by public transport: from Zurich and St. Gallen in one hour to Sargans or Bad Ragaz, from Chur in 15 minutes. From the Sargans and Bad Ragaz train stations, buses run within a few minutes to the valley stations of the Pizol cable cars.
For the arrival at the 5-Lake Hike, we recommend the Wangs valley station.
Travel Information
For the Wangs valley station take the Sargans exit and for the Bad Ragaz valley station the Bad Ragaz North exit. The valley stations are well signposted from the motorway exit.
Both valley stations are only 5 minutes from the motorway exit and accessible in winter without snow chains or other aids. Ideal accessibility via the A3 (Zurich-Chur) and the A13 (Lake Constance-Sargans-Chur).
Navigation system address input:
Bad Ragaz valley station: Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz
Wangs valley station: Pizolstrasse 3, 7323 Wangs
For the arrival to the 5-Lake Hike, we recommend the Wangs valley station.
Parking
Our guests benefit from easily accessible public parking spaces at both valley stations – Bad Ragaz and Wangs.
Parking fees:
Flat rate CHF 6.00 per day
First 45 minutes free
For overnight guests at Pizol: from the 3rd night CHF 4.00 per day
Wangs valley station
Payment: Park ticket online via Parkingpay, Twint or with common debit/credit cards.
Alternatively during operating hours at the cable car cash desk.
Disabled parking spaces: 2 reserved spaces
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available
Bad Ragaz valley station
Payment:
Ticket at entry at the barrier. Payment before exit at the machine (card payment only) or at the cash desk.
Disabled parking spaces: 8 reserved spaces
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available
Motorhome parking Bad Ragaz
During the summer season, we offer a quiet and natural parking spot for motorhomes at the Bad Ragaz valley station.
More information: www.pizol.com
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