Cottage hike Sardonahütte

Medium

26.2 km

9:25 h

1561 mhd

1436 mhd

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Lichtspektakel in der UNESCO Welterbe Tektonikarena Sardona

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The two-day cottage hike has two highlights: it leads past the former Walser village St. Martin and the Sardona cottage just below the Sardona Glacier.

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Highest Point 2415 m

Lowest Point 1344 m

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Start

Bus stop Gigerwald, dam

Destination

Bus stop Gigerwald, dam

Coordinates

46.920634, 9.35743

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Description

The two-day hut hike starts at the bus stop Gigerwald, dam. After a short walk along Lake Gigerwald, you reach the former Walser village of Sankt Martin. The hike begins along the Tamina river. After a while, you will pass the Sardona Alp, which has a small menu during the alpine season. Continue to the Sardona hut, which is located just below the Sardona glacier. It serves as your accommodation until you start the second stage of the hike the next day.

On the second day, the unique rock formations of the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona await you. The hike takes you past the Plattensee and Heitelsee lakes, which are perfect for a breather. The ridges and mountain peaks on your way down to Sankt Martin are ibex territory. But even if you don't get to see an ibex, the hike with the mountain backdrop of the Ringel, Sardona and Gigerwald peaks is a real eye-catcher.

Hidden Gem

With a bit of luck, you may spot bearded vultures in the wild on the circular walk, which have been released into the wild in this area.

Equipment

Sturdy, well-worn shoes and a change of clothes in case the weather changes.

Directions

St. Martin - Sardona Alp - SAC Hütte Sardona - Hintere Chratzeri - Vordere Chratzeri - Plattenseeli - Horni - Chüetal - Heitelseeli - Malanseralp - St. Martin

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Bad Ragaz. From there, take the bus to Gigerwald, dam.

Travel Information

The Walser village of Sankt Martin can be reached by car. From every full hour, cars can drive from the Gigerwald dam to Sankt Martin for 20 minutes (one-way).

Parking

The Walser village of Sankt Martin has a parking lot.

Waypoints

Restaurant Heidiland

Alp Sardona

The Alp Sardona in the Calfeisen Valley offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and the Glarus thrust. For over 500 years, farmers from Zizers have been grazing their cattle here. A cozy dormitory in the former hay barn invites you to linger.

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Group Accommodation Heidiland

Sardonahütte SAC

The Sardona Hut SAC in the Calfeisen Valley accommodates forty-four people. It is open from mid-June to mid-October and offers half-board as well as a small menu for day visitors. The hut is modernly renovated and comfortably furnished.

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Lake Heidiland

Plattenseeli

The Plattenseeli at 2319 m offers a view of greenish shimmering water and the surrounding mountain landscape. Accessible from the SAC Sardona hut or St. Martin, it invites you to hike and swim.

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Accommodation Establishment Heidiland

Malanseralp

The Malanseralp offers an impressive view of the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona. The place is known for its energetic effect and invites visitors to experience the natural beauty of the surroundings.

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Historical Site Heidiland

Walser settlement Sankt Martin

Several hundred years ago, the free Walsers lived in the Calfeisen valley. Today, the former Walser settlement of Sankt Martin is a popular excursion destination and starting point for hikes into the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.

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