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The short version of the Heidi Trail is ideal for new and returning beginners: relatively short and no technical difficulties.
easy
Distance 4.3 km
0:50 h
272 m
272 m
1,850 m
1,619 m
For those who want to try trail running for the first time on the Bad Ragaz side of the Pizol, this trail is particularly suitable. Apart from the relatively short but steep start, the trail runs through very moderate terrain. Along the way, it is worth stopping or at least paying close attention at the Sunntigweid reservoir and the Schwarzbühl viewpoint. Here, stunning panoramas beckon into the valley and the surrounding mountain world.
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Trail running workshops take place on various dates at Pizol. Accompanied by certified running guides and professional athletes.
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Giulia Gallo
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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1,850 m
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1,619 m
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Panoramarestaurant EdelweissSafety information
The trail has no major technical difficulties, but beginners should be particularly attentive on the trail, especially in wet weather.Tips and suggestions
Heidiland Tourism, Bad Ragaz Information Desk
T +41 81 300 40 20
www.heidiland.com
Pizol Cable Cars
T +41 81 300 48 30
www.pizol.com
Roadbook
With the gondola, we float from Bad Ragaz to Pardiel. From there, we walk along the forest path past the beautiful Edelweiss signs until we reach the mountain station of the "Schwamm" chairlift (operational only in winter). Now, we have already left the strenuous altitude gain behind us and follow the path to the Suntigweidsee. Here, the beach chairs invite you to linger, or we walk past the lake and then along the hiking trail to the next fork (wooden signpost). Here, we take the trail right towards the valley and then towards the Schwarzbühl viewpoint. The view towards Churfirsten, the Rhine Valley, and the Bündner Herrschaft is overwhelming. Now, we walk on the trail back towards Pardiel. Along the way, we will surely encounter one or another chamois. In Pardiel, we take the gondola back down to the valley.
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Public-transport-friendly
By train to Bad Ragaz, then by bus to the Pizol Bad Ragaz valley station.Get Timetable to destination
Heidi's Short Trail
Directions
Bad Ragaz motorway exit, then on the main road towards Pizol Bad Ragaz.Parking
Public parking available at the Bad Ragaz valley station.Coordinates
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2'754'126E 1'206'230N
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46.989220, 9.464911
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46°59'21.2"N 9°27'53.7"E
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32T 535352 5204071
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Normal trail running equipment (trail running shoes recommended everywhere). Bring enough supplies and drinks (self-catering principle). Maps and cellphone with good reception.Human-created
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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
4.3 km
Duration
0:50 h
Ascent
272 m
Descent
272 m
Highest point
1,850 m
Lowest point
1,619 m
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