Garmil summit route at Pizol
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Past the bubbling mountain stream, information panels about the UNESCO World Heritage Sardona and a diverse abundance of flowers. The route is part of the summit quartet at Pizol.
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Beschreibung
The Pizol area is known for its breathtaking views over the St. Gallen Rhine Valley to Lake Constance. Nowhere else can the view be enjoyed so undisturbed as from the highest peaks of the hiking area. The hike to the Garmil is part of the summit quartet at Pizol. The stages Garmil, Gamidauerspitz, Hochwart and Pizol can all be done independently but also combined as desired.
On the hike to Garmil we experience exciting views into the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona. Information panels line parts of the trail and you learn interesting geology facts along the way.
The view from the summit to the surrounding mountain world and the Sarganserland is simply breathtaking. Flora and fauna can be especially beautifully admired in early summer.
Geheimtipp
The mountain hotel Gaffia is the ideal overnight option and starting point for this route, especially for combinations of the summit quartet.
Ausrüstung
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-adapted and durable clothing in a multi-layer principle, telescopic poles if necessary, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, headlamp if necessary, map material
Wegbeschreibung
The route starts at the Gaffia station, which is accessible by gondola and chairlifts of the Pizol cable cars from Wangs and via Furt. From the station, we hike towards the small alpine hut on the other side of the mountain stream. After a few meters, there is already a place to stop at the old Alp Gaffia. Below the small alpine hut, the hiking trail starts towards Garmil. Following the babbling mountain stream, we take the first ascent to Chrutplangg underfoot. To the south, we admire the striking Gamidaurspitz. At Basürla, we branch off and after another short climb reach Garmil, which rewards us with a magnificent panoramic view.
For the return, we have various combination options:
- Continue to Fürggli, where we then branch off towards Furt. On the zigzag path, you go down to Vollenplangg and then Fälli, both belonging to Alp Mugg. On the last ascent, enjoy the magnificent view again into the St. Gallen Rhine Valley before reaching the Bildstöckli of St. Brother Klaus. After a few minutes you reach Furt, the end point of the hike.
- Same way back
- Combinations with the summit quartet or the 5-lakes hike
Anfahrt
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
The Pizol area is quickly and conveniently accessible by public transport: from Zurich and St. Gallen in one hour to Sargans or Bad Ragaz, from Chur in 15 minutes. From the Sargans and Bad Ragaz train stations, buses run to the valley stations of the Pizol cable cars in a few minutes.
For the mentioned hike, we recommend arriving via the Wangs valley station.
Anreise Information
For the Wangs valley station take the Sargans exit and for the Bad Ragaz valley station the Bad Ragaz North exit. The valley stations are well signposted from the motorway exit.
The two valley stations are only 5 minutes from the motorway exit and accessible even in winter without snow chains or other aids. Ideal accessibility via the A3 (Zurich-Chur) and the A13 (Lake Constance-Sargans-Chur).
Navigation system destination entry:
Bad Ragaz valley station: Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz
Wangs valley station: Pizolstrasse 3, 7323 Wangs
For the mentioned hike, we recommend arriving via the Wangs valley station.
Parken
Parking options at the Pizol cable cars
Our guests benefit from easily accessible public parking at both valley stations – Bad Ragaz and Wangs. The parking spaces are subject to a fee.
Wangs valley station
Payment: parking ticket online via Parkingpay, Twint or with common debit/credit cards.
Alternatively during operating hours at the mountain railway cashier.
Disabled parking spaces: 2 reserved spaces
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available
Bad Ragaz valley station
Payment: ticket at the barrier upon entry. Payment before exit at the machine (card payment only) or at the cashier.
Disabled parking spaces: 8 reserved spaces
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available
Motorhome parking space Bad Ragaz
During the summer season, we offer a quiet and nature-close parking space for motorhomes at the Bad Ragaz valley station.
More information: www.pizol.com
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