Sandgrueb trail 415

The Outdoor Fitness Trails in the Heidiland vacation region comprise over 30 uniformly signposted running trails from a total of 10 stations, forming one of the largest outdoor fitness parks in the Alps. The Sandgrueb Trail is one of three running trails around the Valens station.

The starting point for this 4.2 km trail is the Valens station info point at the Valens Clinic post bus stop (915 m above sea level). All three trails first lead past the school, minigolf course, church and store, up to the road that leads to Vasön. As soon as you reach the main road, the trail turns right onto a narrow footpath. After just a few meters, the trail turns right again - this time onto a paved road, which high above the village offers a magnificent view of the village of Valens, the neighbouring municipality of Pfäfers and the Falknis. At Rieteren (1019) you have already reached the highest point of the trail. From here, the Sandgrueb Trail runs mostly through a forest and on a well-maintained forest path almost exclusively straight ahead to Zanuxtobel. At the various forest clearings, there are always wonderful views of Pfäfers and the surrounding mountains. Once you reach Zanuxtobel, the sometimes steep descent begins through the forest and over pastures to Sandgrueb (905). The last section back to the info point in Valens runs along the sidewalk of the road that connects Bad Ragaz with Valens.

Most of the Outdoor Fitness Trails run along official hiking trails. The hiking trail signage therefore also helps you find your way.

After your sporting achievement, relax in the public thermal baths of the Valens Clinic, where you can bathe in the famous Bad Ragaz healing waters.