Hochwart summit route at Pizol

The starting point of the route is the Pizolhütte on the Pizol high plateau. With gondola and chair lifts, we travel from Wangs via Furt and Gaffia to the mountain station Pizolhütte. From there, the ascent begins on the first part of the well-known 5-lakes route towards Wildseeluggen. Upon reaching the gap, we enjoy a magnificent view of the Wildsee, the Pizol peak, the Graue Hörner, and the Hochwart. Now we leave the 5-lakes route and follow the white-red-white marked trail to the left along the Wildsee towards Batöni, Weisstannen, Unterlavtina. After a short time, we reach the next junction. Here we follow the path towards Weisstannen. Over the moraines of the former Pizol glacier, we then climb a few meters over rocky terrain to the Lavtinasattel, from which we have a fantastic view towards Lavtina and back to the Wildseeluggen. Now follow the last ascent along the path on the right side until after about 10-15 minutes we arrive at the Hochwart.

For the return journey, we have various combination options:

Same way back Combinations with the summit quartet or the 5-lakes route

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 exits.
Both valley stations are only 5 minutes from the motorway exit and are reachable in winter without snow chains or other aids. Ideal accessibility via the A3 (Zurich-Chur) and the A13 (Lake Constance-Sargans-Chur).

Navigation system destination input:
Bad Ragaz valley station: Loisstrasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz
Wangs valley station: Pizolstrasse 3, 7323 Wangs

For the mentioned hike, we recommend arriving via the Wangs valley station.

The Pizol area is quickly and conveniently accessible by public transport: from Zurich and St. Gallen in one hour to Sargans or Bad Ragaz, from Chur in 15 minutes. From the Sargans and Bad Ragaz train stations, buses run in a few minutes to the valley stations of the Pizol lifts.

For the mentioned hike, we recommend arriving via the Wangs valley station.

Parking options at the Pizol lifts
Our guests benefit from well-accessible public parking at both valley stations – Bad Ragaz and Wangs.

Parking fees:
Flat rate CHF 6.00 per day
First 45 minutes free
For overnight guests at Pizol: from the 3rd night CHF 4.00 per day

Wangs valley station payment:
Online parking ticket via Parkingpay, Twint or with common debit/credit cards.
Alternatively during operating hours at the mountain railway ticket office.
Disabled parking spaces: 2 reserved spots
E-charging stations: 4 charging stations available

Bad Ragaz valley station
Payment: ticket at entrance barrier. 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 Bad Ragaz
During the summer season, we offer a quiet and natural parking spot for motorhomes at the Bad Ragaz valley station.
Further information: www.pizol.com

Pizolbahnen AG
+41 81 300 48 30
www.pizol.com

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