Summit route combination Pizol + Hochwart at the Pizol

We start the route at the Pizolhütte. From the station, we ascend uphill turning right onto the hiking trail towards Wildseeluggen. After a relatively flat start, passing the Twärchamm climbing garden, we soon reach the zigzag ascent. Upon arriving at Wildseeluggen, an breathtaking view opens up of the Wildsee and our two stage targets - the Pizol summit behind the remains of the glacier of the same name and the Hochwart to its right. Here we branch off onto the less frequented path along the left side of the Wildsee. We continue over the moraines of the former glacier towards the Pizolsattel. The ascent to this was moved from the Pizol glacier onto the rocks for safety reasons. In exposed areas, steel cables are installed as handholds. Upon reaching the saddle, we continue right along the ridge until we reach the Pizol summit from behind. The first goal is reached.

To get to the Hochwart, we retrace the same path almost back to the Wildsee. Shortly before the lake, a path branches left towards Weisstannen, which we follow and soon arrive at the Lavtinasattel after a short and rocky ascent. Now we follow the last height meters along the path on the right side until we arrive at the Hochwart after about 10-15 minutes.

For the return journey, we take the same path back, via Lavtinasattel and past the Wildsee, back to Wildseeluggen and from there start the descent back to the Pizolhütte.

For the Wangs valley station, take the Sargans exit, and for the Bad Ragaz valley station, the Bad Ragaz Nord exit. The valley stations are well signposted from the motorway exit.
Both 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). 

Destination entry for the navigation system:
Valley station Bad Ragaz: Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz
Valley station Wangs: Pizolstrasse 3, 7323 Wangs

For the summit route combination, we recommend arriving via the Wangs valley station.

For the Wangs valley station, take the Sargans exit, and for the Bad Ragaz valley station, the Bad Ragaz Nord exit. The valley stations are well signposted from the motorway exit.
Both 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). 

Destination entry for the navigation system:
Valley station Bad Ragaz: Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz
Valley station Wangs: Pizolstrasse 3, 7323 Wangs

For the summit route combination, we recommend arriving via the Wangs valley station.

Parking options at the Pizol cable cars
Our guests benefit from easily accessible public parking lots at both valley stations – Bad Ragaz and Wangs – which are chargeable. 

Valley station Wangs
Payment: parking ticket online via Parkingpay, Twint or with common debit/credit cards.
Alternatively, during operating hours at the cable car ticket office.
Disabled parking spaces: 2 reserved spots
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available

Valley station Bad Ragaz
Payment: ticket at the barrier entry. Payment before exit at the machine (card payment only) or at the ticket office.
Disabled parking spaces: 8 reserved spots
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available

Motorhome parking space Bad Ragaz
During the summer season we offer a quiet and natural parking area for motorhomes at the Bad Ragaz valley station.
More information: www.pizol.com

Pizolbahnen AG
+41 81 300 48 20
www.pizol.com

Heidiland Tourismus, Bad Ragaz information office
+41 81 300 40 20
www.heidiland.com

The Berghotel Furt is the ideal overnight option and starting point for the route, especially for the combination of the two half stages.