Descent: Spina - Heiligkreuz - 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.
We have chosen the shortest way down to the valley station. It is very steep in places, but not dangerous. As a result of the difference in altitude to be covered, the leg and knee muscles are severely strained. Initially, the descent leads over alpine meadows and through sparse forest; from Hinderspina, the trail continues steeply downhill through sparse forest and along rocky flanks.
Hidden Gem
On the descent, we encounter various alpine flowers and meadow flowers that have become rare on the Hinderspina.
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
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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