Winter Hiking Trail Pardiel - Laufböden at Pizol

The winter hiking trail leads from Pardiel via Obersäss, Schwamm Lift and Wissi Stei to Laufböden, the colloquially known "Point 22", at 2,222 m above sea level. During the ascent, it is not only the view upwards into the snow-covered mountain landscape that is convincing, it is also worth looking back down into the valley, where you can enjoy a fascinating panoramic view over the St. Gallen Rhine Valley to Lake Constance.

The Laufbodenstübli mountain restaurant awaits you on Laufböden and spoils you with delicious food and drinks as well as a cosy sun terrace and a great view. If you would like to extend the hike, you also have the option of adding the Pizol Panorama Höhenweg as a one-hour walk on the high plateau.

We start the tour at the mountain station of the gondola Lift Bad Ragaz - Pardiel. From there we zigzag towards Obersäss. Arriving at the Obersäss, a short ascent parallel to the Schwamm chairlift follows. Continue under the chairlift to the Tritt slope. The second part of the hike leads near the unprepared but secured downhill route to Laufböden.

The chairlift Laufböden takes you easily and comfortably back to Pardiel.

The winter hike can also be done in the opposite direction (from laufböden to Pardiel).