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Aussicht vom Pizol Panorama Höhenweg Richtung Wildseeluggen

5 Hiking tips on the Pizol away from the 5-Lakes-Hike

Photo: Thomas Kessler, Pizolbahnen AG
The 5-lake hike with its crystal-clear mountain lakes and unmistakable landscape is undoubtedly the best-known hike on the Pizol. But the area has so much more to offer!

Why not climb the 2,844 m peak of the same name? Or combine it with three other peaks? The combination with the Hochwart, Gamidauerspitz and Garmil is doable in one day for the athletically ambitious, but it also lends itself to an excursion lasting several days with an overnight stay in the Berghotel Gaffia in the middle of the mountain idyll. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace will find what they are looking for on the Edelweiss Trail and even learn some fascinating facts about the Swiss national flower. For the perfect mountain excursion, the short hike can be ideally combined with a visit to the Edelweiss panorama restaurant. The Pizol Panorama Höhenweg is located on the high plateau of the skiing and hiking area, which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains in the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona and the St. Gallen Rhine Valley all the way to Lake Constance. The 2 Lakes Hike & Beggar's Path circular trail is the little sister of the 5 Lakes Hike. It leads past romantic alps and two refreshing mountain lakes, which invite you to rest and linger.

No matter which tour you choose, the hikes are all much more than just a good alternative!

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Hiking route · Heidiland
Edelweiss Trail on the Pizol
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 217 m
Descent 217 m

The Edelweiss Trail has been in existence since July 2017 and offers beautiful views over the Rhine Valley and as far as Lake Constance, ...

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from Johanna Michel,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route · Heidiland
Pizol Panorama Mountain Trail
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy closed
Distance 3.6 km
Duration 1:10 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 87 m

The circular trail in and over the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona with a breathtaking panoramic view on the Pizol high plateau.

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from Giulia Gallo,   Heidiland Tourismus
Hiking route · Heidiland
Circular Hike Bettlerweg & 2-Lakes-Hike Pizol
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 612 m
Descent 612 m

A varied circular hike past beautiful alps and refreshing mountain lakes with a wide view over the Rhine valley to Lake Constance.

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from Giulia Gallo,   Heidiland Tourismus
Mountain Hike · Heidiland
Pizol summit tour
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 9.3 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 632 m
Descent 632 m

The Pizol peak rises majestically to 2,844 m above sea level. The alpine route leads past the famous Wildsee lake, along the remains of the Pizol ...

from Giulia Gallo,   Heidiland Tourismus
Hiking route · Heidiland
Quartet of Summits Tour on the Pizol
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 18.6 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,107 m
Descent 1,457 m

Climb 4 peaks of the Pizol area - Pizol, Hochwart, Gamidauerspitz & Garmil - and be enchanted by varied views on this challenging hike.

from Giulia Gallo,   Heidiland Tourismus
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