recommended route
Edelweiss Trail on the Pizol
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Edelweiss WayPhoto: Pizolbahnen AG
The Edelweiss Trail has been in existence since July 2017 and offers beautiful views over the Rhine Valley and as far as Lake Constance, interesting facts about the Edelweiss alpine flowers and the opportunity to rest at the reservoir in so-called alpine pubs.
easy
Distance 3.6 km
2:00 h
217 m
217 m
1,838 m
1,621 m
The trail leads from the mountain station Pardiel along the reservoir Suntigweid and on to the mountain station Schwamm. We pass eight life-size Edelweiss steles where questions about the alpine flowers are asked in a guessing game. The Speichersee is a particularly good place to linger: there are several rustic alpine baskets and barbecue areas with breathtaking views;
Author’s recommendation
At the Wissi Stei viewpoint at the Schwamm mountain station, another highlight awaits us, a large picture frame in front of which great photos can be taken;
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,838 m
Lowest point
1,621 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
2.5 km
Path
1.1 km
Start
Pardiel mountain station (1,621 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'754'112E 1'206'217N
DD
46.989107, 9.464727
DMS
46°59'20.8"N 9°27'53.0"E
UTM
32T 535338 5204058
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Destination
Pardiel mountain station
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Pardiel mountain station, head towards Alpstübli Pizol and continue following the signs towards Wissi Stei. From here the trail curves southwards back to our starting point.
Note
Wildlife refuge Schwämmli-Pardiel: December 16 - April 18
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Public transport
Bad Ragaz is reached by train. The gondola up to Pardiel takes about 15 minutes.Getting there
Bad Ragaz is located directly on the A13, which connects Chur and Zürich.Parking
There is a large public car park directly at the valley station of the Pizol lifts.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'754'112E 1'206'217N
DD
46.989107, 9.464727
DMS
46°59'20.8"N 9°27'53.0"E
UTM
32T 535338 5204058
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.6 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
217 m
Descent
217 m
Highest point
1,838 m
Lowest point
1,621 m
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