Culinary panoramic high-altitude trail in the Unesco World Heritage Site

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Panorama high-level trail from Bad Ragaz Adults: CHF 56.00
Panorama high-level trail from Wangs Adults: CHF 56.00

This culinary tour takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona. Nowhere else can you see the formation of the Alps so clearly. Two culinary stops await you along the way.

This culinary tour takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona. Nowhere else can you see the formation of the Alps so clearly. Two culinary stops await you along the way. Hike with 2 culinary stops Sweeping views over the St. Gallen Rhine Valley as far as Lake Constance The circular hiking trail is located in the middle of the UNESCO Tectonic Arena Sardona World Heritage Site Photo stele of the Grand Tour of Switzerland Information boards offer interesting insights into the formation of the Alps in the region Nowhere else can the formation of the Alps be seen as clearly as in the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona. Here, 270 million-year-old rock towers into the air. It was formed when the continents of Europe and Africa collided. Go on a discovery tour at over 2,000 m above sea level on the Pizol and immerse yourself in the spectacular mountain landscape. You can choose where you want to start the culinary hike: either at the valley station of the Pizol cable cars in Bad Ragaz or in Wangs. On the tour from Bad Ragaz, you take the gondola lift and chairlift to Laufböden and start with a starter in the Laufbodenstübli restaurant as soon as you arrive. If you start the tour in Wangs, you first take the gondola lift and two chairlifts up to the Pizolhütte. From there you hike to the Laufbödenstübli (approx. 45 min) and enjoy a starter. The hike then leads along the panoramic high-altitude trail to the Pizolhütte, where the main course is already waiting for you. Along the way, you will come across information boards about the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona. You can also enjoy the far-reaching views from the St. Gallen Rhine Valley to Lake Constance. Tour details Time required: approx. 4 hours (pure hiking time: ø 1 hour) Distance: 3.3 km Difference in altitude: 30 m Difficulty level: easy Map with elevation profile Route description Culinary stops in 2 different restaurants (2-course menu incl. 1dl wine, excl. other drinks) Mountain railroad ticket for the Pizolbahnen from Bad Ragaz or Wangs to the Panorama High Trail Notes Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or intolerances You will be hiking at over 2,000 m above sea level, so wear appropriate clothing. Good footwear and sporty clothing recommended Tour with children: ideally suited, children eat à la carte (prices on request). Mountain railway tickets can be purchased from the Pizolbahnen on site. Up to 6 years free of charge If you don't want to complete the circular hike, a free hiking bus runs between the Bad Ragaz and Wangs valley stations from 14.00 onwards. This on-call bus (no timetable) will take you back to the starting valley station. The bus is available in good weather conditions (chairlifts in operation) You can find the operating times of the Pizolbahnen here Menu selection Appetizer in the Laufbodenstübli Stübliteller with bacon, cheese, salsiz, Mostbröckli, cold cuts, pickles and tomatoes as well as 1dl red or white wine of your choice Main course in the Pizolhütte Plate of the day Booking Bookable from the end of June to October, daily Bookable from 1 person Online: up to 2 days before arrival By telephone: until 12.00 noon the day before Group bookings: the staff at the Bad Ragaz information office will be happy to provide you with further information Any further questions? Contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Bad Ragaz information office, T +41 81 300 40 20, spavillage@heidiland.com Start possible at the valley stations of the Pizolbahnen in Bad Ragaz (Loisstasse 50, 7310 Bad Ragaz) or Wangs (Letzistrasse, 7323 Vilters-Wangs) (see www.pizol.com) Paid parking available at the valley stations Recommended start time: 10.00 a.m. from the valley station (the Pizolbahnen take a lunch break)