Calfeisen valley, the remote one

Medium

29 km

3:35 h

800 mhd

Kirchlein in der Walsersiedlung St. Martin

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An impressive excursion into the Calfeisen valley.

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Highest Point 1743 m

Lowest Point 943 m

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Start

Vättis, bus stop

Destination

Vättis, bus stop

Coordinates

46.910148, 9.440512

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Description

The excursion to the back of the Calfeisen valley offers a variety of experiences on a dead-end road with the same outward and return route. There are flat, steep, paved, gravelled, and demanding sections in front of, beside, and behind the Gigerwald reservoir amid barren mountain massifs. The Walser settlement St. Martin takes us back to the time of our ancestors. Those who want to go further up at the end of the road at Alp Sardona on the alpine floor are recommended to make an ascent on foot to the Sardona SAC hut. Over 2.5 km, an altitude of 420 m must be overcome, so that at the destination at 2158 m above sea level the remoteness at the back of the valley basin can be enjoyed.
Afterwards, the same route is taken back to reach Vättis.

Hidden Gem

The cozy tavern in Sankt Martin invites you to linger with a drink or a meal.

Safety Note

Depending on the weather conditions, some places can become very slippery.

A large part of the footpath is also accessible to cars. Please also pay attention to other path users.

Equipment

Normal hiking equipment, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions

Vättis - Gigerwaldsee - St. Martin - Sardona - St. Martin - Gigerwaldsee - Vättis

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Bad Ragaz station and then by post bus to Vättis village.

Travel Information

Motorway exit Bad Ragaz, drive into the village center of Bad Ragaz and turn into Bergstrasse towards Pfäfers/Valens. Afterwards, you can continue either directly via Pfäfers or via the Tamina bridge and through Valens to Vättis.

Waypoints

Museum Heidiland

Dragon hole Museum Vättis

The Drachenloch Museum Vättis showcases finds from the Drachenloch, including Paleolithic cave bear bones and documents from the excavation period 1917-1923. A mineral collection, Roman coins, and a model of the Walser settlement St. Martin complement the exhibition.

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Mountain Restaurant Heidiland

Berggasthaus Gigerwald

The mountain inn Gigerwald at 1280 m above sea level in the Calfeisental offers traditional cuisine, a large garden terrace, and a children's playground. It is an ideal starting point for hikes and offers accommodation for groups and couples.

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Church Heidiland

Kirche St. Martin

The Church of St. Martin in Vättis, built in 1312, offers a special atmosphere and is a place of high energy. It is known for the church consecration festival on St. James' Sunday with mass, music, and fair.

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Mountain Restaurant Heidiland

Berghotel Sankt Martin

The mountain hotel Sankt Martin in the Calfeisental offers a historic Walser settlement at 1350 m above sea level with restaurant and hotel operations. It features ten rooms and serves seasonal, regional dishes in a unique atmosphere.

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