Route of Wonders Calfeisental

Medium
9.1 km
4:00 h
597 mhd
597 mhd
Sankt Martin im Calfeisental
Sankt Martin im Calfeisental

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Blick auf den Chirchlikopf
Power spot hike in the midst of a fascinating mountain world, offering insights into the life of the Walser and our ancestors.
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Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  1832 m
Lowest Point  1339 m
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Start
St. Martin
Destination
St. Martin
Coordinates
46.920369, 9.355199

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Description

From the Walser settlement Saint Martin, follow the sign to the world-record fir (Stockboden). On the marked hiking trail, go down to Schwamm, from where an alpine road leads up to Malanseralp. From Malanseralp, return on the alpine road back to St. Martin.

Church St. Martin (cult site): The little chapel with eternal light was built in 1312, named after Saint Martin, Bishop of Tours, who was popular among the Walser. The eternal light had to be extinguished in 1652 because the population was forced by drastic climate change to move to lower areas. Strong energies prevail in the church, but not only positive ones.

Chilchlikopf (power place/cult site): Notice the special atmosphere that embraces you when entering the small chapel. Do you feel comfortable? Would you like to stay? You are on a cult site with strong energies, which are not only positive.
World-record fir (healing place): You are under the canopy of the thickest Norway spruce in the world, its diameter today a proud 1.84 meters. Hold it or lean your back against the trunk. The energies you absorb are very intense and both constructive and deconstructive.

Malanseralp (healing place): Malanseralp, with its wonderful view, like the whole valley, is associated with heightened energies that are, however, not balanced. From an energetic point of view, this is a healing place. From Malanseralp, you also enjoy a unique view into the UNESCO World Heritage Tektonikarena Sardona area.

Sardonaalp with Hexenbühl (power place/cult site): Not far from the Sardonahütte, a little west, is the old cult hill "Hexenbühl"; north of it, the field name "Tüfelsruns" stands out. There is quite a lot of witchcraft and devilry here, with legends telling of some eerie events that supposedly happened. Both on Sardonaalp and on Hexenbühl, strong energies prevail; in the case of Hexenbühl, these have cult site qualities.


Hidden Gem

A visit to the Walser settlement Saint Martin is highly recommended.

Equipment

Normal hiking equipment, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions

St. Martin - Stockboden - Schwamm - Malanseralp - Schwamm - St. Martin

Directions

Public Transport

From Bad Ragaz station take the post bus to Vättis and continue to the Gigerwald dam. On foot, follow the reservoir lake to St. Martin (3.4 km, about 50 minutes).

Travel Information

Motorway exit Bad Ragaz - follow signs towards Pfäfers - pass through Pfäfers and continue towards Vättis, then further into the Calfeisental, over the Gigerwald dam to Saint Martin.


Access times to St. Martin from the dam are restricted:



  • From 09:00 - 09:20 at every full hour towards St. Martin

  • From 09:30 - 09:50 every half hour towards the dam etc. until 18:00.

Parking

Numerous free parking spaces are available at the Walser settlement Saint Martin.

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