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5-lake hike on the Pizol

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5-lake hike on the Pizol

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4.8

(806)

5,636

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5-lake hike on the Pizol

04:47

11.2km

480m

Hiking

Please observe the rules of conduct in the Graue Hörner hunting ban area

1. Stay on the official paths.
2. Take your rubbish back with you.
3. Respect wildlife resting zones, hunting ban areas & closures.
4. Wild camping is not desired – use official facilities.
5. Be considerate of…

by Heidiland

Last updated: August 5, 2024

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A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.48 km for 3 m

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626 m

Wangsersee

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Wangsersee, Pizol at 2205 meters above sea level
The Wangsersee is located in the St. Gallen communities of Bad Ragaz and Vilters-Wangs. The small mountain lake is not far from …

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3.45 km

Wildseeluggen

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Great lake with beautiful mountain scenery

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4.43 km

Schottensee

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If you start early and walk the tour the other way around, you will probably only find a few other hikers at the Schottensee, before the Wildsee is teeming with people.

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6.65 km

Schwarzsee (Pizol)

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One lake more beautiful than the other, but each one is unique. The Schwarzsee lives up to its name and shimmers darkly in the sunlight.

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7.46 km

Stone Cairns at Rossstall

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Ascent from Schwarzsee to a plateau with many cairns. From there you have a wonderful view in all directions.

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9.29 km

Lake Baschalva

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From Lake Baschalva you can see all the way into the Rhine Valley, although that becomes irrelevant when you look at this beautiful mountain lake. Depending on which direction you …

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11.0 km

Gaffia Mountain Inn

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Quaint inn with delicious food. After the strenuous ascent or descent, it is worth stopping here.

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11.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

872 m

436 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.97 km

1.12 km

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,480 m)

Lowest point (1,860 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

21°C

9°C

30 %

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Comments

August 15, 2021,🇨🇭 5 Seen Wanderung Pizol

🙈 A very nice tour despite the great migration
Start: Wangs with the gondola and 2x chairlift to the Pizolhütte
first a little bit to the left to the

"Wangersee"
the small mountain lake is located above Wangs northeast of the Pizol summit at 2206 m

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September 19, 2025,⭐️5-Seen-Wanderung am Pizol

Done in the opposite direction💪🏼
If you're not afraid of a few more meters of elevation, then definitely without too many people.
Tight but fantastic!

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August 9, 2025,4-Seen-Wanderung Pizol🇨🇭

Yesterday, I kept my wife's promise and went on this hike with her and her best friend.
Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the 5-Lakes Hike because the cold beer at the Pizol Hut tasted too good.
Choosing this direction was the right decision; otherwise, it would have turned into a 🦆-march.

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September 24, 2021,Wanderung 24.09.2021 5 Seen 😍

Wonderful hike, also great for beginners. Breathtaking lakes and landscapes. Belongs on the hike-to-do list. Chic alpine restaurants. Have fun

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August 29, 2022,🇨🇭 Gaffia- Fünf Seen Wanderung (Pizolgebiet)

I even found something to climb 😉
The Gamidaurspitz over the side with the rope is fun ☺️

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October 3, 2023,Pizol 🇨🇭 5 Seen Wanderung 🫶💪

Great tour on the Pizol on the 5 lakes hike.
Parked at the train for 5 francs, or possible via easypark.

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September 6, 2025,5 Seen Wanderung

Fantastic hiking conditions today, better than expected. After what feels like 50 years, I once again tackled the 5 Lakes Hike from the Pizol Hut. I shared some fantastic mountain impressions with many hiking enthusiasts from all over the world. The tour is easily manageable with appropriate gear. For another time, I'd prefer a weekday. Bottom line: it was great …

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July 23, 2023,5-Seen Wanderung

Wonderful but crowded hike in the Pizol. It's worth going early and walking from bottom to top. At times, the hikers came towards us in single columns...

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September 7, 2019

Please observe the rules of conduct in the Graue Hörner hunting ban area
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Stay on the official paths.
Take your rubbish back with you.
Respect wildlife resting zones, hunting ban areas & closures.
Wild camping is not desired – use official facilities.
Be considerate of people, animals & property

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