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Events Descent: Sennis - valley station
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We hike from the Palfries mountain station to the Hotel Kurhaus Sennis. Up to the former Kurhaus, you have the option of taking the hiking trail via Alp Malun or Alp Castilu. From the Hotel Kurhaus Sennis, the descent or return route follows natural roads (mainly) and hiking trails to the Palfries valley station.
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Description
We start the hike at the Palfries mountain station. The Palfriesbahn cable car takes us up around 1,250 meters in just 12 minutes. The cable car travels over an impressive waterfall (Ragnatscher Bach) and takes us up to the Palfries plateau.
In contrast to the other descent options to the valley station, this variant is less strenuous, even if it doesn't seem so at first glance in terms of the time required. From the mountain station, we hike to the Palfries mountain inn, where we have two hiking options. For the route via Alp Malun, we take the path towards Alvier. For the Alp Castilu variant, we follow the path in the direction of the Stralrüfi mountain restaurant. Both routes lead to the Hotel Kurhaus Sennis. From there, we continue along hiking trails, mainly on natural roads, back to the valley station.
Hidden Gem
Make a stopover at the Stralrüfi mountain restaurant or enjoy lunch or a snack at the former Kurhaus Sennis.
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers, telescopic poles if necessary, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, headlamp if necessary, maps
Directions
The hikes to the Kurhaus Sennis are described in the following hikes:
- Sennis round tour, via Malun
- Sennis round tour, via Castilu
From the Kurhaus Sennis, the hiking trail leads us along a natural road in the general direction of the valley through open and wooded terrain. Shortly after the 1000 meter long, flat stretch of road, the hiking signpost (after the bend) directs us onto the former, very steep access road. This rejoins the asphalt road, which we follow for about 600 meters. Once again, we leave the road and follow the original mule track. We meet the asphalt road one last time, which we follow for 300 meters. To the right of the road, the hiking signpost points us to the left, where the hike continues on a dirt road towards Valaschga. Once in the forest, we head downhill through a lane until we reach the asphalt road. The trail then continues to the left through a shady forest, always slightly downhill. At the Poli estate, the hiking trail branches off to the left and leads over the footbridge of the Hagerbach stream. To ensure that we do not end up on the main road, we must pay close attention to the signposts on site (large square); in particular, do not take the path over the dam. As soon as we come out of the forest, we can already see the Palfries cable car.
Directions
Public Transport
Take the train to Flums or Sargans, continue by bus to the Heiligkreuz Ragnatsch stop. Take the Palfries cable car.
Travel Information
Take the highway exit Flums, then follow the main road in the direction of Sargans/Mels. The valley station of the Palfriesbahn is located in Heiligkreuz on the left-hand side of the road. The Palfriesbahn is signposted.
Parking
Public parking spaces available at the valley station of the Palfriesbahn (subject to charge)
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