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The Pizol offers attractions and activities all year round.
The winter sports area on the Pizol stretches as far as Bad Ragaz and on the other side as far as Wangs. It covers altitudes from 2227 m above sea level down to 509 m above sea level and is in season from mid-December to early April.
The longest run is 8.2 km long and has an altitude difference of 1686 meters between Pizolhütte and the valley station Wangs.
km | difficulty | type of slopes |
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15.5 | easy | blue slopes |
21.5 | medium | red slopes |
13.0 | difficult | black slopes |
The 3.5 km long toboggan run from Furt to Maienberg can be extended to 6 km to Wangs in good snow conditions. Between Maienberg and Wangs, however, the track is difficult to ride and therefore not recommended for children.
Only five minutes walk from the Pizol hut, you will find another attraction in winter. The 150 m long Wangsersee becomes a skating rink. About 40 cm thick is the ice layer when the lake is released.
In summer, the Pizol is primarily a huge hiking area. It is also available to mountain bikers, who are allowed to take their bikes up with the cable cars.
If you want to experience something special in a group or with the family, you can rent a mountain cart or an alpine scooter.
Mountaincarts have three wheels and are rented in four sizes with helmets. The route runs from the Gaffia chairlift station to Furt. Children under 120 cm tall ride with adults.
Alpine scooters can be rented for the 12 km ride from the Pardiel mountain station to Bad Ragaz. You ride downhill for about 45 minutes and cover 1143 meters in altitude.
On the Pizol, two gondola lifts and three chairlifts are in operation all year round. They facilitate access to hikes with breathtaking views
From Bad Ragaz you reach Laufböden in two sections:
From Wangs there are three sections to the Pizol hut:
In winter there is also the Porsche chair lift (Schwamm, near Pardiel) and five other lifts for small and large winter sports enthusiasts.
120 km of hiking trails can be found on the Pizol. Among them are several family hiking trails, but also high-altitude hikes with ascents of 500 meters and more. A free hiking bus connects the valley stations Bad Ragaz and Wangs.
Pizolhütte - Wangsersee - Wildsee - Schottensee - via Schwarzplangg - Schwarzsee - via Gamidaurspitz - Baschalvasee - Gaffia
This difficult and long panoramic hike is one of the most famous hikes on the Pizol. You will experience five very different mountain lakes from the Pizol hut above the tree line
This circular trail leads across the plateau of the Pizol and stretches between Laufböden and Pizolhütte. It is particularly popular because of the unique view of the Tectonic Arena Sardona, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Information boards explain the formation of the Alps.
Pizol Hut - Wildseeluggen - Pizol - Hochwart - Gamidauerspitz - Garmil - Gaffiastation
This is a very difficult hike, on which you will not only be rewarded with great views. You can also meet chamois, ibexes and golden eagles here.
The Heidi trail on the Pizol is particularly suitable for families with small children. Between Pardiel and Alp Schwarzbüel, it is even suitable for strollers. From Pardiel it's a circular route via the barefoot path with children's Kneipp facility, various playgrounds, the hammock forest and the goat jump. The children try to find Peter's goats along the way.
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Pizol is located to the southeast of Lake Walen. Places in the immediate vicinity include Bad Ragaz, Wangs, Sargans, Furt, Maienberg and Pardiel.
From Zurich as well as from St. Gallen you need about one and a half hours for the journey by car. Coming from Zurich, take the A3 and leave it at exit 50-Sargans in the direction of Vilters-Wangs.
From St. Gallen, take the A1 and A13 to the A3 and immediately take exit 50-Mels. From the freeway exit you can reach the valley stations in about five minutes.
By train from Zurich it takes about 1.5 hours to get there via Sargans. From St. Gallen, you can also change trains in Sargans with the Schweizerische Südost Bahn (SOB). Buses leave in a few minutes from the train stations in Sargans or Bad Ragaz to the valley stations of the Pizol cable cars.
The Pizol is especially suitable for families who want to go on an excursion together with their children. Small hikes such as the entertaining Heidi trail or also a climbing tour on the Twärchamm are suitable for this. The first 7 climbing routes are specially designed for children
Teenagers or young adults who want to have fun together are also in the right place. Riding mountain carts or alpine scooters along the alpine roads is great fun.
In winter, Lake Wangs is waiting for skaters. Sledding or skiing at night are also activities that are particularly entertaining in a group.
The Pizol is also very suitable for older people. The Pizol plateau is easily accessible and the cable cars do not only take visitors to the top.
The Pizol is an excursion mountain that has something for every visitor. Experiences and attractions are there for people who want to experience something together. Rest and relaxation can be found by those who can't be as active (anymore).