Pizol Panorama Mountain Trail

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3.6 km

1:10 h

84 mhd

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The circular trail in and over the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona with a breathtaking panoramic view on the Pizol high plateau.

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Highest Point 2264 m

Lowest Point 2184 m

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Start

Running floors, Pizol

Destination

Running floors, Pizol

Coordinates

46.979945, 9.435945

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Description

Between Laufboden and the Pizol hut, stretched out on the Pizol high plateau, there is a wonderful circular hiking trail. The crowning glory is the walk-in summit panorama as well as the photo telephoto of the Grand Tour of Switzerland on the Tagweidlichopf vantage point. The circular route is dedicated to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona. The hike offers sensational views of the surrounding mountains and, thanks to the information boards, interesting insights into the formation of the Alps in the region.

Hidden Gem

The Pizol Panorama Höhenweg is part of the Grand Tour of Switzerland and is equipped with one of the striking photo steles.

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

From the Laufböden mountain station we hike along the lower part of the Pizol Panorama Mountain Trail. The route is well marked from the station. While hiking towards the Pizolhütte, we pass the Wangsersee after about 20 minutes. We hike past the lake and after another 10 minutes reach the Pizolhütte. The path leads back past the Wangsersee again. At the junction we continue straight ahead. The path leads us up to the Tagweidlichopf vantage point with the Grand Tour of Switzerland photo stele. From here we enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. We continue down again and across the high plateau back to the Laufböden station.

The route can also be done in the opposite direction. Thus, the hike starts and ends at the Pizolhütte, which can be reached by the Pizol cable cars from the valley station in Wangs.

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Bad Ragaz, then by Postbus to the bus stop Bad Ragaz, Pizolbahn directly at the valley station Bad Ragaz. From there take the gondola to Pardiel.