Garmil summit tour on Pizol

Simple

6.6 km

2:20 h

254 mhd

598 mhd

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Past the gurgling mountain stream, information boards on the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sardona and a diverse floral display. The route is part of the summit quartet on the Pizol.

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Highest Point 2012 m

Lowest Point 1452 m

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Start

Gaffia, Pizol

Destination

Furt, Pizol

Coordinates

46.990789, 9.412867

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Description

The Pizol area is known for its breathtaking views over the St. Gallen Rhine Valley to Lake Constance. Nowhere can you enjoy the view as undisturbed as on the highest peaks of the hiking area. The hike to the Garmil is part of the summit quartet on the Pizol. The stages Garmil, Gamidauerspitz, Hochwart and Pizol can all be walked independently of each other, but can also be combined in a popular way.

On the hike to the Garmil we experience exciting insights and views into the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona. Information boards line some of the way and you will learn interesting facts about the geology along the way.

The view from the summit of the surrounding mountains and the Sarganserland is simply breathtaking. Flora and fauna can be admired particularly beautifully at the beginning of summer.

Geheimtipp

The Berghotel Gaffia is the ideal overnight accommodation and starting point for this tour, especially for combinations of the summit quartet.

Ausrüstung

Daytime hiking backpack (approx. 20 litres) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-adapted and durable clothing in the multi-layer principle, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, possibly headlamp, map material

Directions

The tour starts at the Gaffia station, which can be reached by gondola and chair lifts of the Pizolbahnen from Wangs and via Furt. From the station, follow the signpost in the direction of Baschalvasee. After a few metres, there is already a refreshment stop at the old Alp Gaffia. Along the mountain stream we take the first ascent to Chrutplangg under our feet. To the south we admire the striking Gamidaurspitz. At Basürla we branch off and after another short ascent we reach the Garmil, which rewards us with a magnificent panoramic view.

For the way back we have various possible combinations:

Continue to Fürggli, where we then branch off towards Furt. On the zigzag path we descend to Vollenplangg and Fälli, both of which belong to Alp Mugg. On the last ascent, we once again enjoy the magnificent view of the St.Gallen Rhine valley before we reach the Bildstöckli of St. Brother Klaus. After a few minutes we reach the ford, the end point of the hike.

Same way back

Combinations with the summit quartet or the 5-lake hike

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Sargans and from there by bus to the bus stop Wangs, Pizolbahn directly at the valley station Wangs of the Pizolbahnen. Take the gondola to the Furt mountain station and then take the chairlift to Gaffia station.

Anreise Information

Motorway exit Sargans, then follow the signs to the valley station of the Pizolbahnen.

Parking

Public parking available at the Pizolbahnen (CHF 5.00 / day).

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