Over the Rhine dam and through sun-soaked vineyards, the route leads to the Heididorf and along the Heidi Experience Trail to the Heidialp - with a magnificent view of the Chur Rhine Valley.
The route starts comfortably in Bad Ragaz through Giessenpark and along the Rhine into the Fläsch vineyards. Enjoy first views into the Rhine Valley and the passage through the wine village of Fläsch, which was awarded the Wakker Prize in 2010 and forms the gateway to the Bündner Herrschaft. After a short climb, you reach the Heididorf - The Original. The “little village” from Johanna Spyri’s world-famous novel welcomes you to an emotional time travel into the Swiss mountain world of the 19th century. Via the Heidi Experience Trail, which tells the Heidi story at 12 stations, the path gently climbs to the Heidialp, with wonderful views of the Chur Rhine Valley and the Seez Valley. The return journey leads back swiftly via the Heidi Experience Trail to the historic town of Maienfeld and past beautiful patrician houses across the Rhine back to the starting point in Bad Ragaz.
Hidden Gem
In memory of the writer Johanna Spyri, the Heidi Fountain was created in Maienfeld in 1953, inviting visitors to take a commemorative photo.
Equipment
Normal bike equipment. Functional clothing is an advantage as a long ascent is followed by an equally long descent.
You can reach Bad Ragaz in just over an hour by public transport from St. Gallen and Zurich. The train station is a 15-minute walk from the Tamina Thermal Baths. The post bus stops directly in front of the Tamina Thermal Baths.
The Tamina Thermal Baths Bad Ragaz are only a one-hour drive from St. Gallen and Zurich and 30 minutes from Feldkirch. Use the Maienfeld motorway exit and follow the signs or Google Maps: Tamina Thermal Baths on Google Maps .
Parking
Public parking is available in the Tamina Thermal Baths parking garage (fee required).
The Giessenpark outdoor pool in Bad Ragaz offers relaxation and fun for everyone. With a 50-meter swimming pool, a non-swimmer pool with a slide, and a paddling pool for children, it is ideal for families and groups.
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The Adler Restaurant in Fläsch is a gourmet restaurant with cozy dining rooms and an exceptional wine cellar. It offers international cuisine and is a meeting place for gourmets and wine enthusiasts.
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The Pinot restaurant in Fläsch offers a culinary haven with seasonal dishes by star chef Roland Schmid. Enjoy regional and international cuisine on the unique terrace. Awarded with Bib Gourmand and 90 Falstaff points.
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The Hotel Restaurant Heidihof in Maienfeld offers rooms with TV and internet, modern seminar rooms, and a banquet hall. The à la carte restaurant serves regional specialties. A large terrace offers views of the Bündner Herrschaft.
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The Heidi Alp on Ochsenberg can be reached via the Heidi Adventure Trail. The hike starts in the Heidi Village above Maienfeld and offers a nature-connected environment with twelve stations that tell the Heidi story. During the summer months, the Heidi Alp is partially serviced.
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The Falknis Restaurant in Maienfeld offers a traditional Swiss pine room and a cozy terrace. It combines high-quality cuisine with a regulars' table atmosphere and is family-friendly as well as pet-friendly.
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The Heidi Village in Maienfeld is the original setting of the world-famous Heidi story. Visitors can explore the original Heidi house, Heidi's alpine hut, and the village school from 1880. The village shop offers souvenirs and the smallest post office in Switzerland.
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