Mountainbike-Tour "Clara" Pizol

Medium

6.5 km

1:25 h

254 mhd

593 mhd

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The mountainbike tour with the breathtaking Pizol view over the St. Gallen Rhine valley and the Churfirsten.

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Highest Point 2012 m

Lowest Point 1452 m

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Start

Gaffia chairlift mountain station, Pizolbahnen

Destination

Mountain station Furt gondola lift, Pizolbahnen

Coordinates

46.989939, 9.411773

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Description

The tour takes us to the Garmil summit. On the Fürggli we have the opportunity to cool off at the fountain or take a break at the beautiful barbecue area. Always in front of us: A picture-book panorama with a foresight over the St. Gallen Rhine Valley and the Churfirsten.

Hidden Gem

Both at the beginning and at the end of the tour, various mountain restaurants invite you to stop for a bite to eat (Alte Alp Gaffia, Furt, Graue Hörner, Alpina).

Safety Note

The route runs along hiking trails, please be considerate of other trail users.
High-altitude bike route:
- Observe weather conditions, only ride
in good weather - In wet conditions, the descent from Garmil to Fürggli can be slippery

Equipment

Recommended equipment:

Bike:
- Roadworthy, full-suspension (e-)mountain bike

General safety equipment:
- Helmet, gloves, cycling shoes, etc.
- First aid kit
- For the descent Knee and elbow pads
- Service material for breakdowns, air pump, bicycle tools, hose repair kit

Personal equipment:
- Bike backpack
- Drinking water, provisions
- Mobile phone
- Sun and rain protection

Familiar equipment for a bike experience.

Directions

We start our tour at the mountain station Gaffia of the Pizolbahnen. After an ascent along the Garmil Trail, we reach the summit of garmil. On this section about 1/3 of the route is drivable, as the path sometimes has larger heels and steep climbs. The descent is via the Fürggli down to the ford. Once in the ford, you have the opportunity to eat in one of the mountain restaurants. Afterwards you can either take the gondola lift of the Pizolbahnen back to Wangs, or continue by bike via Maienberg and Valeis, to Vilters.

Directions

Public Transport

Take the train to Sargans, then take the post bus to the Wangs bus stop, Pizolbahn directly at the valley station in Wangs. From there take the gondola lift to Gaffia.

Travel Information

Sargans motorway exit, then follow the signs to the valley station of the Pizolbahnen in Wangs.

Parking

Public parking is available at the Bad Ragaz valley station (subject to charges).

Waypoints

Fireplace Heidiland

Feuerstelle Fürggli

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Restaurant Heidiland

Restaurant Graue Hörner

Restaurant in the middle of the ski and hiking paradise

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E-bike charging station Heidiland

E-Bike-Ladestation Bergstation Furt

In the middle of the Pizol area lies the mountain restaurant and Hotel Furt. Bikers can recharge their energy stores from themselves and their e-bikes.

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