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The mighty Gonzen towers above the village of Mels, veiled in ground fogPhoto: Seilbahn Palfries, Heidiland Tourism
The hike leads us from the Palfries mountain station over the Alp Riet to the Gonzen summit cross. From here we have a phenomenal view of the surrounding mountains and the Rhine Valley.
We start the hike at the Palfries mountain station. With the Palfries cable car, we previously overcame about 1,250 meters of altitude in just 12 minutes. The cable car goes over an impressive waterfall (Ragnatscher Bach) and takes us up to the Palfries plateau.
We start a moderate, rewarding mountain hike to the Gonzen summit cross. At the destination, there is an impressive view over the Rhine Valley and the nearby mountains of the Principality of Liechtenstein as well as the Bündner mountains; the small town of Sargans with its castle lies at our feet.
Author’s recommendation
At the Gonzen cross we have a magnificent view. Here we can also repeatedly watch paragliders making their rounds.
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Tips and suggestions
Palfries cable car
+41 81 599 43 79
(Reservation required)
Heidiland Tourism, Bad Ragaz information office
+41 81 300 40 20
Roadbook
We start the moderate hike in a south-eastern direction past the Chamm to the parking lot. There we leave the paved alpine road and take the path towards Alp Riet (Rieter hut). The gently descending hiking trail initially leads through wetlands, which are partly spanned by "wooden bridges", and then over alpine pastures to the mentioned Rieter huts. From there a cart path leads up to Alp Folla. The mountain path branches off to the left. Over pastureland and along the ridge covered with mountain pines and shrubs, we hike towards our goal, the Gonzen summit cross.
Hochebene Palfries
Public transport
By train to Flums or Sargans, then by bus to the Heiligkreuz Ragnatsch stop. Ride with the Palfries cable car.
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Directions
Flums motorway exit, then on the main road towards Sargans/Mels. The valley station of the Palfries cable car is located in Heiligkreuz on the left side of the road. The Palfries cable car is signposted.
Parking
Public parking available at the valley station of the Palfries cable car (paid parking)
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Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a multi-layer system, optionally telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, optionally headlamp, map material
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