Magical atmosphere between steep rock walls.
The descent from the sunny mountain village of Valens into the gorge is an experience. The path leads down through quiet forests. Overhanging rock walls, the rushing of the Tamina and birdsong greet the hikers who have arrived below. It is worth visiting the only baroque spa building in Switzerland, the Old Bath Pfäfers, and putting your hand into the warm spring. The return is on the same path, heading towards the sunshine again.
Author’s recommendation
The restaurant on the ground floor of the Old Bath invites you to linger with a drink or a meal.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Restaurant Altes Bad PfäfersSafety information
Depending on the weather, the gorge can be very slippery.
Tips and suggestions
Heidiland Tourism, Information Office Bad Ragaz
T +41 81 300 40 20
www.heidiland.com
Roadbook
Valens – Bad Pfäfers – Tamina Gorge – Valens
Tamina Gorge with Thermal Spring
Restaurant Altes Bad Pfäfers
Badkapelle
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train to Bad Ragaz, then the post bus to Valens.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Exit the motorway at Bad Ragaz, then drive on the mountain road towards Pfäfers/Valens to Valens.Parking
Parking spaces can be found at the clinic.Coordinates
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Equipment
Normal hiking equipment. Depending on the weather, good footwear (hiking boots) is recommended; otherwise, light trekking shoes are sufficient for the route.
It can get wet in the spring gorge; we recommend appropriate clothing.
Human-created
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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