Circular hike Bettlerweg & 2-Lakes Hike Pizol

Medium

11.5 km

4:10 h

612 mhd

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A varied circular hike past beautiful alpines and refreshing mountain lakes with a panoramic view over the Rhine Valley to Lake Constance.

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Highest Point 2220 m

Lowest Point 1622 m

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Start

Pardiel, Pizol

Destination

Pardiel, Pizol

Coordinates

46.98913, 9.464619

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Description

From Pardiel, the Bettlerweg ascends pleasantly to Alp Lasa. Along the way, you can discover the entire alpine flora from bellflowers over globeflowers, devil's claw, and aconite. After an ascent on a beautiful sunny slope with wonderful views into the Zanai Valley and the Zanai peaks in the background, you reach the high plateau where the Wangsersee and the Pizol hut are located. On the return, you go via the 2-Lakes Hike past the Viltersersee back to Pardiel. Both mountain lakes invite you to rest and linger.

Hidden Gem

The Bettlerweg and the 2-Lakes Hike can also be easily done separately. You cover one way comfortably with the Laufböden chairlift.

Equipment

Normal hiking equipment, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions

Pardiel - Alp Lasa - Pizol hut - Wangsersee - Viltersersee - Pardiel

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, and from Chur in 15 minutes. For the circular hike Bettlerweg and 2-Lakes Hike, arrive via Bad Ragaz train station to the Pizolbahnen Bad Ragaz valley station.

Travel Information

For the Wangs valley station, take the Sargans exit, and for the Bad Ragaz valley station, the Bad Ragaz Nord 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).
For the Bettlerweg circular hike, we recommend arrival via the Bad Ragaz valley station.

Navigation system destination input:
Bad Ragaz valley station: Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz
Wangs valley station: Pizolstrasse 3, 7323 Wangs

Parking

Parking options at the Pizolbahnen
Our guests benefit from well-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: parking ticket online via Parkingpay, Twint or with common debit/credit cards.
Alternatively, during operating hours at the cable car ticket office.
Disabled parking spaces: 2 reserved spots
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available

Bad Ragaz valley station
Payment:
Ticket at entrance barrier. Pay before exit at the machine (card payments only) or at the ticket office.
Disabled parking spaces: 8 reserved spots
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available

Motorhome parking Bad Ragaz
During the summer season, we offer a quiet and natural motorhome parking space at the Bad Ragaz valley station.
More information: www.pizol.com

Waypoints

Lake Heidiland

Wangser See

Wangser Lake is the first lake of the famous 5-lake hike and part of the popular 2-lake hike. It offers spectacular views and is equally popular among hikers and fishers.

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Lake Heidiland

Vilterser Seeli

The Vilterser Seeli, part of the two-lake hike, is idyllically located in a cirque and fed by a mountain stream. The hike offers a walking time of about two and a half hours and an elevation difference of 600 meters.

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Fireplace Heidiland

Feuerstelle Heidipfad

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Fireplace Heidiland

Feuerstelle Heidi Erlebnisweg

Four cosy fireplaces invite you to barbecue and linger - perfect for family breaks in the middle of the alpine play and adventure world.

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