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Alpine hike from Tersol to the Pizol summit, over the Wildseeluggen to the Pizolhütte - with a magnificent view and the turquoise blue Wildsee as a highlight.
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Description
This impressive mountain hike begins at the Gigerwald dam or directly at the Gigerwald restaurant in the Calfeisental. The path first leads through the secluded valley towards Tersol, where the alpine ascent to the Pizol summit (2,844 m) begins. The summit offers a spectacular panoramic view over the Graubünden and Glarus Alps as well as the Rhine Valley.
After the summit experience, the tour continues to the Wildseeluggen, a striking crossing with a view of the turquoise-blue Wildsee, which is fed by the Pizol glacier. The scenery is rough, wild and fascinating – a real highlight of the tour.
The descent to the Pizolhütte leads through rocky terrain and offers impressive views again. The hike is demanding and requires good fitness and surefootedness, but rewards you with an unforgettable nature experience in the middle of the high alpine landscape of the Pizol region.
Hidden Gem
Start your hike comfortably by public transport from Bad Ragaz train station or directly at the valley station of the Pizolbahnen. From there you can take the post bus to the Calfeisen Valley to the starting point of the tour. So at the end of the hike, your car will already be in the right place for the journey home - practical and stress-free.
IMPORTANT: Choose the first bus connection of the day.
Safety Note
Please note the mountain summer report under www.pizol.com here you will find up-to-date information about the status of the hiking trails.
Equipment
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 hike begins at the imposing Gigerwald dam or at the nearby Gigerwald restaurant in the Calfeisental. From there, the path leads into the valley in the direction of Tersol. The path climbs steadily, past alpine meadows and through sparse mountain forest, until you reach Alp Tersol after about one and a half to two hours. Further into the valley, the challenging but rewarding ascent to the Pizol summit begins. The path leads over steep meadow slopes and scree fields, where surefootedness and good fitness are required.
At the top of the Pizol summit at 2,844 metres, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Sarganserland, the Rhine Valley and the surrounding Alps. After a short rest, the descent towards Wildseeluggen follows. The path leads through rocky terrain and opens up a spectacular view of the turquoise blue Wildsee, which is fed by the Pizol glacier.
From the Wildseeluggen, the trail continues downhill to the Pizolhütte, which is located at 2,227 metres. Here you can fortify yourself and enjoy the view before returning comfortably to the valley to Wangs with the chairlift and gondola.
Directions
Public Transport
The Pizol area can be reached quickly and easily by public transport: from Zurich and St. Gallen in an hour to Sargans or Bad Ragaz, from Chur in 15 minutes. From the Sargans and Bad Ragaz train stations, buses take you to the valley stations of the Pizol cable cars in just a few minutes.
For the hike Gigerwald-Tersol-Pizolgipfel-Wildsee-Pizolhütte, we recommend the bus directly from Bad Ragaz train station into the Calfeisental or from the Bad Ragaz valley station via the Bad Ragaz train station also into the Calfeisental.
Travel Information
For the Wangs valley station, take the Sargans exit and for the Bad Ragaz valley station, take the Bad Ragaz Nord exit.
The two valley stations are only 5 minutes away from the motorway exit and can also be reached in winter without snow chains or other aids. Ideal accessibility via the A3 (Zurich-Chur) and the A13 (Lake Constance-Sargans-Chur).
Destination entry for the navigation system:
Bad Ragaz valley station: Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz
Wangs valley station: Pizolstrasse 3, 7323 Wangs
For the tour mentioned, we recommend arriving via the Bad Ragaz valley station.
Parking
Parking at the Pizolbahnen
Our guests benefit from easily accessible public parking spaces at both valley stations – Bad Ragaz and Wangs.
Parking taxes:
Flat rate CHF 6.00 per day
First 45 minutes free
For overnight guests on the 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 ticket office of the mountain railway.
Disabled parking spaces: 2 reserved spaces
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available
Bad Ragaz valley station
Payment: Ticket at the barrier upon entry. Payment before exit at the machine (card payment only) or at the cash desk.
Disabled parking spaces: 8 reserved spaces
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available
Motorhome parking Bad Ragaz
During the summer season, we offer a quiet and natural parking space for motorhomes at the Bad Ragaz valley station.
Further information: www.pizol.com
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