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5-Lakes-Hike Pizol
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Wandern entlang von 5 SeenPhoto: Heidiland Tourismus
One of the most popular hikes in Switzerland. Five crystal-clear mountain lakes and views of the UNESCO World Heritage Sardona characterise this route.
closed
moderate
Distance 11.4 km
4:30 h
553 m
911 m
2,507 m
1,856 m
Mountain walk with unequalled panoramas. High above the tree line, an extensive mountain path passes through an ever-changing alpine landscape. Main features are 5 crystal-clear mountain lakes and views over the UNESCO site of Sardona.
From Wangs, the Pizol railway travels, in three sections, to the Pizolhütte (2227m) on the Wangersee. During the climb that lasts roughly one hour, a broad view opens up over the East Swiss, Grison and Austrian Alps. From behind the Wildseelücke (2493m above sea level), the Wildsee appears. Enjoy encaptivating views of the Pizol glavier, with the 2844m high Pizol summit and the Graue Hörner.
This is followed by a brief descent to the deep-blue Schottensee. On the gentle rise over the Schwarzplangg, the view extends back over the Sardona heritage site, with the Pizol glacier, Ringelspitz, Piz Sardona and Glarus Alps. You now descend to the dark Scharzsee (2368m), where ibex, chamois and eagles can be seen.
Passing the legendary Steinmannlis, you reach the final descent over the east face of the Gamidaur, which leads to the fifth and final lake, the green Baschalvasee (2174m). Next is the descent to Station Gaffia; the mountain railway returns to Wangs in two sections from here
Note(s)
- Alpine tour: Snow possible up to early July, bring good mountain equipment.
- Round-trip ticket for the 5-lake walk available from Pizol railway.
See also
Heidiland Tourismus AG
Infostelle Bad Ragaz
Am Platz 1
CH - 7310 Bad Ragaz
Tel: +41 (0)81 300 40 20
Fax: +41 (0)81 300 40 21
E-Mail: spavillage@heidiland.com
Internet: www.heidiland.com
Pizolbahnen AG
Matells
CH-7310 Bad Ragaz
Wetter (Infoline): +41 (0)81 300 48 20
INFO, KASSE: +41 (0)81 300 48 30
Fax: +41 (0)81 300 48 31
E-Mail: info@pizol.com
Internet: www.pizol.com
From Wangs, the Pizol railway travels, in three sections, to the Pizolhütte (2227m) on the Wangersee. During the climb that lasts roughly one hour, a broad view opens up over the East Swiss, Grison and Austrian Alps. From behind the Wildseelücke (2493m above sea level), the Wildsee appears. Enjoy encaptivating views of the Pizol glavier, with the 2844m high Pizol summit and the Graue Hörner.
This is followed by a brief descent to the deep-blue Schottensee. On the gentle rise over the Schwarzplangg, the view extends back over the Sardona heritage site, with the Pizol glacier, Ringelspitz, Piz Sardona and Glarus Alps. You now descend to the dark Scharzsee (2368m), where ibex, chamois and eagles can be seen.
Passing the legendary Steinmannlis, you reach the final descent over the east face of the Gamidaur, which leads to the fifth and final lake, the green Baschalvasee (2174m). Next is the descent to Station Gaffia; the mountain railway returns to Wangs in two sections from here
Note(s)
- Alpine tour: Snow possible up to early July, bring good mountain equipment.
- Round-trip ticket for the 5-lake walk available from Pizol railway.
See also
Heidiland Tourismus AG
Infostelle Bad Ragaz
Am Platz 1
CH - 7310 Bad Ragaz
Tel: +41 (0)81 300 40 20
Fax: +41 (0)81 300 40 21
E-Mail: spavillage@heidiland.com
Internet: www.heidiland.com
Pizolbahnen AG
Matells
CH-7310 Bad Ragaz
Wetter (Infoline): +41 (0)81 300 48 20
INFO, KASSE: +41 (0)81 300 48 30
Fax: +41 (0)81 300 48 31
E-Mail: info@pizol.com
Internet: www.pizol.com
Author’s recommendation
Buche über die Pizolbahnen einen Picknick-Rucksack mit regionalen Leckereien.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,507 m
Lowest point
1,856 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
1.1 km
Path
10.2 km
Unknown
0 km
Rest stops
Bergrestaurant PizolhütteSafety information
Wir empfehlen dringend, die Wanderung bis spätestens um 11:00 Uhr zu starten. Bitte beachte, dass Du um 16.30 Uhr bei der Sesselbahn Gaffia oder um 16.00 Uhr bei der Pizolhütte sein musst, sonst verpasst Du die letzte Talfahrt. Die letzte Talfahrt mit der Gondelbahn ab Furt ist um 17.30 Uhr. Anschliessend ist kein Transport durch die Pizolbahnen AG mehr möglich.
Voraussichtlich während den ersten zwei August-Wochen sind auf der Alp Gaffara Herdenschutzhunde im Einsatz. Die Hunde werden am Morgen an die Leine genommen und erst am Abend wieder zu den Schafen gelassen. Somit besteht durch den Tag kein Risiko für Wanderer. Falls sich jemand am Morgen früh, Abend spät oder in der Nacht in der Nähe der Alp aufhält, ist Vorsicht geboten (z.B. beim Biwakieren).
Tips and hints
Pizolbahnen AG
+41 81 300 48 30
www.pizol.com
Heidiland Tourismus, Infostelle Bad Ragaz
T +41 81 300 40 20
www.heidiland.com
Start
Wangs, mountain station Pizolhütte (2,222 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'750'512E 1'205'041N
DD
46.979366, 9.417034
DMS
46°58'45.7"N 9°25'01.3"E
UTM
32T 531717 5202955
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Destination
Gaffia, Pizol
Turn-by-turn directions
With gondola and chair lifts we reach the Pizolhütte. From there we start the hike towards Wangsersee, the first lake of the hike. We return along the same path, past the Pizolhütte and towards Wildseeluggen, where we arrive after an almost 1-hour zigzag ascent. We hike along the Wildsee and after a short descent reach the deep blue Schottensee. This is followed by a comfortably ascending passage over the Schwarzplangg. The descent continues down to the dark Schwarzsee, where rock deer, chamois and occasionally eagles can be observed. Passing the legendary Steinmannlis on the high plateau, we reach the last descent over the eastern flank of the Gamidaur, which leads to the fifth and last lake, the green Baschalvasee. This is followed by the descent to the Gaffia station.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Mit dem Zug nach Sargans und von da mit dem Bus bis zur Bushaltestelle Wangs, Pizolbahn direkt an der Talstation Wangs der Pizolbahnen. Mit der Gondelbahn zur Bergstation Furt und weiter mit zwei Sesselbahnen zur Bergstation Pizolhütte.Getting there
Take the Sargans freeway exit, then follow the signs to the valley station of the Pizolbahnen. Park your car there. From there take the gondola lift and then the chairlifts to the Pizolhütte.From Maienberg uphill there is a strict ban on driving! Passage by car or other motorized vehicles is not possible! There are no public parking spaces in Maienberg. For this reason it is mandatory to park at the valley station in Wangs.
Parking
Öffentliche Parkplätze bei der Talstation in Wangs vorhanden (CHF 5.00 / Tag).Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'750'512E 1'205'041N
DD
46.979366, 9.417034
DMS
46°58'45.7"N 9°25'01.3"E
UTM
32T 531717 5202955
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Tages-Wanderrucksack (ca. 20 Liter) mit Regenhülle, festes und bequemes Schuhwerk, witterungsangepasste und strapazierfähige Kleidung im Mehrschicht-Prinzip, ggf. Teleskopstöcke, Sonnen- und Regenschutz, Proviant und Trinkwasser, Erste-Hilfe-Set, Taschenmesser, Handy, ggf. Stirnlampe, KartenmaterialStatus
closed
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
11.4 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
553 m
Descent
911 m
Highest point
2,507 m
Lowest point
1,856 m
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