Lag da Pigniu: an enjoyable circular hike

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Medium

8.8 km

2:35 h

243 mhd

244 mhd

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Staumauer zum klettern, Feuerstelle Lag da Pigniu oberhalb von Pigniu

The Lag da Pigniu reservoir is nestled in a magnificent rocky basin. The waterfalls at the end of the lake, the often turquoise-colored water and the easy accessibility make this easy hiking excursion perfect.

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Highest Point 1464 m

Lowest Point 1265 m

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Start

Pigniu or parking lot below the dam wall

Destination

Pigniu or parking lot below the dam wall

Coordinates

46.808643, 9.11798

Details

Description

You can either start in the idyllic mountain village of Pigniu or from the parking lot below the dam wall. The variant from the dam shortens the tour by around two kilometers on the valley road.

There are more imposing dam walls. But that is not the attraction of this hike. The scenery becomes more attractive from the top of the wall. This is when you first catch sight of the impressive rock faces that surround the reservoir. A pleasant gravel road leads to the far end of the lake. There you can take a longer break at the barbecue area and soak your feet in the cold mountain water. When the snow melts in early summer, the streams back here carry a lot of water. The water dust from the waterfalls then cascades down the steep mountain slopes below the rocks. It is an impressive natural spectacle.

Continue over the stream bridge and along the beautiful hiking trail along the western bank. If you missed the first barbecue site, you will have another opportunity for a barbecue at the end of the dam. The hiking trail now descends a little more steeply and leads back to Pigniu via small roads. If you have driven to the dam wall by car, you can either walk back to the car via the top of the wall or further down to the parking lot.

Geheimtipp

In spring, the bridge at the end of the lake is often still dismantled and the path is not passable. This tour is then automatically closed.

The “suitable for baby carriages” rating is only correct if you do not walk back via the western shore. However, the road from Pigniu and the eastern shore (gravel road) is suitable for baby carriages. Before the dam wall, take the access road to the top of the wall rather than the hiking trail across the meadow.

Sicherheitshinweis

The tour should not be undertaken in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes are frequent in the mountains. If a rain front or similar approaches during the hike, you should turn back in good time.

Ausrüstung

Good hiking boots with a good tread, clothing suitable for the weather (rain jacket), first aid kit, drink, food, possibly hiking poles

Directions

Origina: Pigniu - parking lot dam wall - dam wall - end of lake Denter Auas - dam wall - Cuolm Dadens - Pigniu

Alternative: Parking lot dam wall - dam wall - lake end Denter Auas - dam wall - parking lot dam wall

Directions

Public Transport

It is possible to travel by post bus from llanz. However, there are normally only two buses a day to Pigniu. However, these are sufficient for this hike.

Anreise Information

From Ilanz or Disentis to Rueun and via the mountain road to Pigniu or a little further to the dam wall.

Parking

Few parking spaces available at the entrance to the village of Pigniu. More parking spaces are located behind the end of the village on the road.

There are more parking spaces at the dam wall.

Waypoints

Restaurant Surselva

Restaurant Alpina, Pigniu

Cozy and uncomplicated atmosphere in the middle of the beautiful natural landscape of the Surselva.

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Fireplace Surselva

Lag da Pigniu fireplace (dam wall), Andiast

The fireplace at Lag da Pigniu is located right next to the dam wall and offers a wonderful view of the entire Lag da Pigniu.

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Wasserfälle, Lag da Pigniu, Panixersee, Pigniu

Waterfall Surselva

Waterfalls of Lag da Pigniu

The glacier aprons between Muttenstock and Panixer pass at the foot of the 3158 m high Hausstock supply the waterfalls at the rear end of the Lag da Pigniu with breathtaking masses of water.

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Attraction Surselva

Staumauer, Pigniu

In the small mountain community of Pigniu/Panix in the Grisons Vorderrheintal, a dam wall was built in 1989 at the back of the large basin. Since September 1999, the sober wall has shown the hiker from a completely different side.

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Nahaufnahme einer Feuerstelle beim grillen.

Fireplace Surselva

Family fireplace/barbecue area Plaun Asch, Andiast

The family campfire site is located at 1250 m above sea level, 3 km north of Andiast, in Val da Pigniu, in a forest clearing. It is equipped with drinking water from the well and a playground and invites you to linger and relax.

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Aufnahme des Lagerplatzes Plaun Asch in Andiast.

Camping Ground Surselva

Lagerplatz Plaun Asch, Andiast

The family fireplace is located at 1250 m above sea level 3 km north of Andiast, in Val da Pigniu, in forest clearing. It is equipped with drinking water from the fountain and a playground and invites you to linger and relax.

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Historical Site Surselva

Pigniu Dam

A dam wall that makes you think! A must for art and nature lovers!

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Chapel Surselva

Chapel of the Sorrowful Mother of God, Pigniu

The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows is located between Rueun and Pigniu. This chapel is not freely accessible.

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Church Surselva

Catholic parish church of St. Valentin, Pigniu

The Catholic parish church of St. Valentin is located in the mountain village of Pigniu.

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Lake Surselva

Lag da Pigniu / Panixersee

The lake is located two kilometers from the village of Pigniu. It is about 1.5 kilometers long and about 250 meters wide. It is fed by a few nameless mountain streams. An easy-to-walk hiking or walking path leads around the lake. It takes about an hour to circumnavigate it. On the west side, several large waterfalls plunge into the valley in the rear part.

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