Trail run: Pigniu - Panixersee - Pigniu

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8.5 km

1:30 h

213 mhd

216 mhd

Trailrun: Pigniu - Panixersee - Pigniu (oua_61332985_image)

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Trailrun: Pigniu - Panixersee - Pigniu (oua_61332986_image)

This rather easy circular route around Lag da Pigniu to Pigniu village is characterized by the breathtaking natural scenery in the rocky bowl where Alexander Suworow (Russian strategist, general from the 18th century) once left his footprints.

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Highest Point 1464 m

Lowest Point 1264 m

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Start

Pigniu

Destination

Pigniu

Coordinates

46.810871, 9.115361

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Description

The 8 km long route starts at the parking lot at the end of the small village of Pigniu. After about 800 m, the path leads left at the fork down to Val Schmuer, where the entry to the route is located. Before you can run around the lake at the height of Lag da Pigniu, about 200 meters of altitude must be overcome, after which the toughest part of this route is already over and the wonderful mountain scenery can be fully enjoyed without major ascents. This trail running route is very suitable for beginners who want to experience running on trails over roots and stones and overcoming steep climbs. This place is truly a hidden gem for those who want to do a short round of trail running with a certain touch of mountain feeling in their pocket.

Hidden Gem

- Waterfalls
- Suworow monument

Two fire pits at Lag da Pigniu

Safety Note

The route should not be started in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes in the mountains are frequent. If a rain front or similar approaches during the hike, you should turn back in time.

Equipment

Trail running shoes with good tread and a grippy sole, weather-appropriate clothing, first aid kit, drinks and snacks.

Directions

Pigniu (parking lot at the end of the village) - Val Schmuer - Panixersee - Pigniu

Directions

Public Transport

Take bus 423 towards Pigniu and get off at the Pigniu post stop. You can find the exact connections on the SBB website: www.sbb.ch/

Travel Information

On the A13 to Reichenau, then on main road 19 via Flims to Rueun and then up to Pigniu (Panix).

Waypoints

Fireplace Surselva

Lag da Pigniu fireplace (dam wall), Andiast

The fireplace at Lag da Pigniu is located right next to the dam wall and offers a wonderful view of the entire Lag da Pigniu.

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Wasserfälle, Lag da Pigniu, Panixersee, Pigniu

Waterfall Surselva

Waterfalls of Lag da Pigniu

The glacier aprons between Muttenstock and Panixer pass at the foot of the 3158 m high Hausstock supply the waterfalls at the rear end of the Lag da Pigniu with breathtaking masses of water.

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Geschichtsdenkmal Suworow beim Lag da Pigniu

Monument Surselva

Geschichtsdenkmal Suworow, Pigniu

The monumental work by the Graubünden artist Martin Valär, painted directly on the dam wall, commemorates the passage of Russian troops under the leadership of General Suvorov in 1799.

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