Pizol summit tour

Medium

9.3 km

4:30 h

632 mhd

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The Pizol peak rises majestically to 2,844 m above sea level. The alpine route leads past the famous Wildsee lake, along the remains of the Pizol glacier up to the summit.

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Highest Point 2839 m

Lowest Point 2213 m

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Start

Pizol hut, Wangs

Destination

Pizol hut, Wangs

Coordinates

46.978711, 9.416877

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Description

An alpine route leads to the Pizol summit at 2844m. For safety reasons, this route was moved from the Pizol glacier into the rocks and is marked blue and white. Steel ropes are also used as handrails in places exposed to rockfall.

You reach the marked path with the gondola and chair lifts Wangs - Furt - Gaffia up to the Pizolhütte. The ascent to the Wildseelücke begins there. Once in the gap you enjoy a magnificent view of the Wildsee, the Pizol summit and the Grauen Hörner. Along the Wildsee you go up towards Pizolsattel and then to the summit.

The Pizol is a massive block peak with two summit points separated by a small saddle. The higher south summit carries a small summit cross with a summit book, the slightly lower north summit a small stone man. The first documented ascent was made on 15 August 1864 by Emil Frey-Gessner.

Hidden Gem

The neighbouring lavinahorns are just as beautiful and exciting as the Pizol summit. The twelve horns stand between Pizol and Hochwart, are wild and very lonely in contrast to the Pizol.

Safety Note

The route to the Pizol summit is an alpine route and is marked blue and white. Surefootedness and a head for heights are required.

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

We reach the Pizolhütte by cable car and chairlift from Wangs via Furt and Gaffia. From there we start the hike with the first ascent on the route of the famous 5-lake hike. We zigzag up to the Wildseeluggen. Here we branch off to the left and hike in the scree past the lake towards Pizolsattel. The next ascent was moved from the Pizol glacier to the rock for safety reasons. Steel cables are used as handrails in exposed places. Once at the saddle, we continue to the right along the ridge until we reach the Pizol summit from behind.

There are various possible combinations for the way back:

Same way back
Combinations with the summit quartet or the 5-lake hike

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Sargans, then by bus to the bus stop Wangs, Pizolbahnen. Take the cable car and chair lifts to the Pizolhütte.

Travel Information

Highway exit Sargans, then follow the main road to Wangs. Take the cable car and chair lifts to the Pizolhütte.

Parking

Public parking available at the Pizolbahnen (free of charge).

Waypoints

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Pizol Glacier

The Pizol Glacier, a small cirque glacier remnant, is located below the Pizol peak and is easily visible from the 5-Lake hiking route. Annual length changes have been measured here since 1893.

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Rock Glacier by Wildseeluggen

On the Pizol 5-Lake Hike you can marvel at the remains of a rock glacier!

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