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Heidi's Long Trail

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  • View of the Vilterser Seeli
    View of the Vilterser Seeli
    Photo: Pizolbahnen AG

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    Complete circular trail on the Bad Ragaz side of the Pizol that passes two crystal-clear mountain lakes and a relaxation area with beach baskets.
    moderate
    Distance 12.2 km
    3:00 h
    839 m
    839 m
    2,224 m
    1,602 m

    Heidi's Long Trail is a best-of on the Bad Ragaz side of the Pizol, tailored for trail runners. First, the route follows the Heidi path (a popular hiking trail for families) through a varied landscape, passing a mountain hut on Schwarzbüel that could easily be from a Heidi movie. A postcard motif is also the Vilterser Seeli, which also lies on the route, as well as the higher-lying Wangsersee.

    Accompanied by a breathtaking panorama, the trail continues initially flat at the highest point on a plateau, before descending again towards the valley at Laufböden. At the Sunntigweid storage lake, beach baskets invite you to take a short break, then it goes back via Obersäss to the starting point at Pardiel, from where you can take the gondola back down to the valley.

    Author’s recommendation

    Trailrunning workshops take place at various dates on the Pizol. Accompanied by certified running guides and professional athletes.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,224 m
    Lowest point
    1,602 m
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    Rest stops

    Panoramarestaurant Edelweiss

    Safety information

    The highest point of the route is over 2,200 meters above sea level, so be prepared for rapid temperature and weather changes.

    Tips and suggestions

    Heidiland Tourism, Bad Ragaz information office
    T +41 81 300 40 20
    www.heidiland.com

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

    Roadbook

    Take the gondola from Bad Ragaz to the starting point in Pardiel. From here, we walk via Obersäss and the Schwarzbüel viewpoint to the Schwarzbüelhütte. From there, head left to the Vilterser Obersäss. We reach this intermediate destination via a varied trail through forest, moor, and rough vegetation. Ascending, we walk to the Vilterser Seeli and at the end of the lake towards the Pizolhütte. We follow this mountain path to the Wangsersee. The lake invites you to cool off before continuing on the high path to Laufbodenstübli. Here, at 2,223 meters above sea level, the highest point of our route is reached, and then it goes steadily downhill along a long forest road above Pardiel. As soon as we see the first information boards in the shape of edelweiss, we follow them uphill until we arrive at the Suntigweidsee. Here you can relax in the beach baskets and enjoy the great panorama. If you don’t want to do the extra loop via Suntigweidsee anymore, you can go directly to Pardiel. At the end, there is a short descent via Obersäss back to Pardiel. From there, take the gondola back to Bad Ragaz.
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Bad Ragaz station, you can easily reach the valley station Bad Ragaz by post bus. From there, take the gondola and chairlift further to the start.

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    Directions

    From the Bad Ragaz motorway exit, follow the signs to the Pizolbahn.

    Parking

    Public parking is available at the valley station (CHF 5.00 / day).

    Coordinates

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    2'754'123E 1'206'226N
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    46.989193, 9.464880
    DMS
    46°59'21.1"N 9°27'53.6"E
    UTM
    32T 535349 5204068
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    Equipment

    Normal trailrunning equipment (trail shoes recommended everywhere). Bring enough food and drink (self-sufficiency principle). Maps and a cell phone with good reception.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.2 km
    Duration
    3:00 h
    Ascent
    839 m
    Descent
    839 m
    Highest point
    2,224 m
    Lowest point
    1,602 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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