Pizol Panorama Mountain Trail

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Simple
4 km
1:10 h
84 mhd
84 mhd
Aussichtspunkt Tagweidlichpf
Wolken spiegeln sich im Wangsersee

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Blick auf den Wangsersee
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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Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  2273 m
Lowest Point  2199 m
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Start
Running floors, Pizol
Destination
Running floors, Pizol
Coordinates
46.979629, 9.435913

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Description

Between Laufböden and the Pizolhütte, stretched out on the Pizol high plateau, there is a wonderful circular hiking trail. The crowning glory is the accessible summit panorama and the Grand Tour of Switzerland photo stele at the Tagweidlichopf viewpoint. The circular trail is dedicated to the UNESCO World Heritage 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

Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers, telescopic poles if necessary, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, headlamp if necessary, maps

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

Take the train to Bad Ragaz, continue by post bus to the Bad Ragaz bus stop, Pizolbahn directly at the Bad Ragaz valley station. From there take the gondola lift to Pardiel.

Travel Information

Freeway exit Bad Ragaz, then follow the signs to the valley station of the Pizolbahnen Bad Ragaz.

Parking

Public parking spaces available at the Pizol cable cars (CHF 6.00 / day).
At both valley stations the parking lot costs a flat rate of CHF 6.00 per day (free for 45 minutes). For overnight guests on the Pizol, the parking fee is reduced to CHF 4.00 per day from the 3rd overnight stay.

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