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The circular route in and over the UNESCO World Heritage Tektonikarena Sardona with a breathtaking panoramic view on the Pizol high plateau.
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Description
Between Laufböden and the Pizol hut, stretched out on the Pizol high plateau, there is a splendid circular hiking trail. The highlight is the walkable summit panorama as well as the photo stele of the Grand Tour of Switzerland at the viewpoint Tagweidlichopf. The circular path is dedicated to the UNESCO World Heritage Tektonikarena Sardona. The hike offers sensational views of the surrounding mountain world and, thanks to the information boards, fascinating insights into the formation of the Alps in the region.
Hidden Gem
The Pizol Panorama High Altitude Route is part of the Grand Tour of Switzerland and is equipped with one of the distinctive photo steles.
Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a multi-layer principle, if necessary telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary headlamp, map material
Directions
From the mountain station Laufböden we start hiking over the lower part of the Pizol Panorama High Altitude Route. The route is well signposted from the station. While hiking towards the Pizol hut, we pass by the Wangsersee after about 25 minutes. We walk past the lake and reach the Pizol hut after another 10 minutes. On the way back, the path again leads past the Wangsersee. At the fork, we continue straight ahead. The path leads us up to the viewpoint Tagweidlichopf with the Grand Tour of Switzerland photo stele. From here we enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. Then the route goes back down and over the high plateau back to the station Laufböden.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction. This way, the hike starts and ends at the Pizol hut, which can be reached with the Pizol cable cars from the valley station in Wangs.
Directions
Public Transport
The Pizol area is quickly and conveniently accessible by public transport: from Zurich and St. Gallen in one hour to Sargans or Bad Ragaz, from Chur in 15 minutes. From the Sargans and Bad Ragaz train stations, buses run in a few minutes to the valley stations of the Pizol cable cars.
Travel Information
For the valley station Wangs take the Sargans exit and for the valley station Bad Ragaz the Bad Ragaz Nord exit. The valley stations are well signposted from the motorway exit.
Both valley stations are only 5 minutes from the motorway exit and accessible 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:
Valley station Bad Ragaz: Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz
Valley station Wangs: Pizolstrasse 3, 7323 Wangs
The Panorama High Altitude Route is well accessible via both valley stations.
Parking
Parking options at the Pizol cable cars
Our guests benefit from publicly accessible parking spaces at both valley stations – Bad Ragaz and Wangs.
Parking fees:
Flat rate CHF 6.00 per day
First 45 minutes free
For overnight guests at Pizol: from the 3rd night CHF 4.00 per day
Valley station Wangs
Payment: parking ticket online via Parkingpay, Twint or with common debit/credit cards.
Alternatively during operating hours at the cable car ticket counter.
Disabled parking spaces: 2 reserved spots
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available
Valley station Bad Ragaz
Payment: ticket at the barrier upon entry.
Payment before exit at the machine (card payment only) or at the ticket counter.
Disabled parking spaces: 8 reserved spots
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available
Motorhome parking space Bad Ragaz
During the summer season we offer at the valley station Bad Ragaz a quiet and natural parking space for motorhomes.
More information: www.pizol.com
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