Peter's long trail

Difficult
20.3 km
4:45 h
1657 mhd
1657 mhd
Der Blick ins Tal lohnt sich
Blick auf den milchig-blauen Wildsee

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Hochalpine Fauna beim Wildsee
Viewing mountain Garmil and 5-lake hike combined in one trail: This is Peter's Long Trail at Pizol.
Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  2507 m
Lowest Point  1452 m
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Start
Furt, Pizol Wangs
Destination
Furt, Pizol Wangs
Coordinates
47.002251, 9.420552

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Description

Peter's Long Trail combines the best nature experiences on the Wangs side of the Pizol in one trail. On the one hand, it leads up to the Garmil panoramic mountain, from where there are far-reaching views of the valley, towards the Rätikon and towards Lake Walen with the Churfirsten peaks. You also pass the famous 5-lake hike in the opposite direction. Mountain lakes of different colors beckon along the way.

From the Pizolhütte at over 2,200 m above sea level, you then head back towards Furt and take the cable car back down to the valley. Before doing so, however, you should take the opportunity to let your gaze wander. On fine days, you can see as far as Lake Constance.

Hidden Gem

Trail running workshops are held on various dates on the Pizol. Accompanied by certified running guides and professional athletes.

Safety Note

Take enough food and time with you.

Equipment

Normal trail running equipment (trail shoes recommended everywhere). Take enough food and drink with you (self-catering principle). Maps and cell phone with good reception.

Directions

We take the gondola lift from Wangs to Furt. There we walk towards Wasserwald and then follow the zig-zag trail to Fürggli. The rest of the way to Garmil leads across an alpine meadow. Once we reach Garmil, we enjoy the fantastic view before following a varied mountain trail to the old Alp Gaffia. Here we start the 5-lake hike in the opposite direction. A challenging, varied and well-known tour takes us past an impressive Steinmandlifeld, Baschalvasee, Schwarzsee, Schottensee and Wildsee to the intermediate destination of Wildseeluggen at 2,493 m above sea level. The view of the Pizol Glacier and the surrounding mountains makes up for the exertions. We reach the last of the five lakes by walking downhill towards the Pizolhütte after Wildseeluggen. Shortly after the Pizolhütte, Lake Wangsersee awaits on the right. Our route now leads us further down the valley towards Furt. On forest and hiking trails, we walk past Alp Gaffia, which we have already crossed once on the ascent, and then back to the starting point at Furt. The chairlift can also be used to avoid the long descent. From Furt we take the cable car to Wangs.

Directions

Public Transport

Take the train to Sargans, then the bus in the direction of Wangs to the valley station.

Travel Information

Take the Sargans highway exit, then follow the signs in the direction of Pizol.

Parking

Public parking available at the valley station in Wangs.

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