Pizol (Five Lakes Hike)
Pizol / 5-Seen-Wanderung
Take a cable car up for the classic five-lakes hike in eastern Switzerland, linking five alpine lakes with views of the Pizol Glacier.
Pizol rises to 2,844 metres above Bad Ragaz. The classic five-lakes hike begins by taking the Pizol cable car from Bad Ragaz or Wangs up to Pizol Hut (about 2,220 metres), then transferring to a chairlift to the starting point. Along the way you pass Wagnersee, Wildsee, Schottensee, Schwarzsee and Bassarwa Lake; beside Wildsee you can see the Pizol Glacier and the Grauhorn up close. The full route is about 12 km and takes around 5 hours, with a highest point of about 2,500 metres. It includes several steep sections of scree, so hiking boots are required. The cable car operates from late June to October. Return tickets are relatively expensive, but Swiss Travel Pass holders get a discount. From Chur, take the train to Bad Ragaz in about 15 minutes, then a bus to the cable car station. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before setting out, as afternoon thunderstorms are common.
Opening hours
Summer cable car approx. late June–October 08:00–17:00
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- Crestasee
- Il Spir Viewing Platform
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