Mountain railway trip on the Pizol
Overview
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Intro
Two gondola railways make their way up from Bad Ragaz or Wangs to the edge of the forest, from where you enjoy far-reaching views over the Rhine Valley to Lake Constance – and chairlifts carrying you to the Pizol ridge if you wish to venture further afield.
The five lakes hike from the mountain station and back to Alp Gaffia notably attracts visitors wanting to see the many delightful shades of the crystal clear waters – while alpinists often opt for the climbing garden or climbing the Pizol summit to get their fill of adventure.
And further down there’s more to discover on the Garmil-Geohöhenweg (highland trail) with available smartphone information, Heidi’s gondola railway for children, water-woods and bird village on the Furt, the Heidi trail or hammock woods to hang around a while, Kneipp facility for kids and storytale magic in the Pardiel region.
Information
Altitude: 2227m
Accessibility:
Train to Bad Ragaz, bus to the Pizol rail valley station, gondola railway to Pardiel, Laufböden chairlift (2226m); or train to Sargans, bus to the Wangs/Pizolbahn valley station, gondola railway to Furt, chairlifts via Gaffia to the Pizol hut (2227m)
View: Over St. Gallen’s Rhine Valley across to Lake Constance, the Churfirsten, Schesaplana, Prättigau and Alps of Graubünden
Attractions: Attractive area for families with children and plenty of pleasurable hikes
Culinary aspects: Panoramarestaurant Edelweiss (Pardiel), Laufbodenstübli, Pizolhütte (no overnight accommodation)
Overnight stays: Berggasthaus Pizol, Berghotel Furt, Berghotel Alpina, Berghotel Graue Hörner, Berghotel Gaffia, Schneehus Valeis, Berggasthaus Schönbühl: Double and multi-bed rooms, vacation dormitories
Groups: Berggasthaus Pizol 130 people; Hotel Furt with bowling, Hotel Alpina 120 people
Winter: Winter sports region Pizol
Special comments: Two gondola railways and single destination on the ridge where the Pizol mountain hut stands
Reduced rate mountain rail ascent with the Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard.
Buy your tickets on arrival at the station.
General information
| Season |
All year
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| Time required |
4 to 8 hours (full day)
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| Suitable for |
Children, Families, Groups, Individual, Couples
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Discover the surroundings
Contact
Pizolbahnen AG
Loisstrasse 50
7310
Bad Ragaz
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)81 300 48 30
Fax +41 (0)81 300 48 31
info@pizol.com
pizol.com
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