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5-Lakes-Hike Pizol
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One of the most popular hikes in Switzerland. Five crystal-clear mountain lakes and views of the UNESCO World Heritage Sardona characterise this route.
moderate
11.4 km
4:30 h
553 m
911 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
Mit dem Angebot "5-Seen-Picknick" der Pizolbahnen ist nebst dem Bergbahnticket auch die Verpflegung mit dabei.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,507 m
Lowest point
1,856 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Bergrestaurant PizolhütteSafety information
Bis Anfang Juli Schnee möglich.Tips, hints and links
Betriebszeiten der Pizolbahnen beachten.
Rundreiseticket 5-Seen-Wanderung bei den Pizolbahnen erhältlich.
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:
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
Wangs, Bergstation Gaffia
Turn-by-turn directions
Pizolhütte - Wangsersee - Pizolhütte - Wildseeluggen - Schottensee - Schwarzplangg - Schwarzsee - Gamidaurspitz - Baschalvasee - Gaffia
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Mit dem Zug nach Sargans, weiter mit dem Bus bis zur Talstation Wangs Pizol und weiter mit der Gondelbahn bis zur Pizolhütte.Getting there
Autobahnausfahrt Sargans, dann auf der Hauptstrasse nach Wangs. Im Dorf ist der Weg zur Talstation ausgeschildert.Parking
Öffentliche Parkplätze bei der Talstation vorhanden (gratis).Coordinates
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
Normale Wanderausrüstung, stabile Bergschuhe.
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