Hiking 
Begin of tour: Pizol mountain hut
End of tour: Gaffia
Access starting point: Cableway and chairlifts from Wangs
Access point of arrival: Chairlifts and cableway to Wangs
Technical requirements: Medium difficulty
Physical fitness: Medium difficulty
Total altitude meters: Climb of approx. 480 m and fall of approx. 840 m
Hiking time: 4 hrs. 10 min.
Season: June to October
Gastronomy: Pizol mountain hut, Gaffia
Overnight: Pizol mountain hut, Sargans
Various: Crystal clear mountain lakes, panoramic views
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5-lake classic
Pizol
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5 crystal clear mountain lakes and spectacular views of the Alps of Eastern Switzerland are the highlights of the mountain walk from the Pizolhütte to Gaffia. The 5-lake walk on the Pizol is one of the real classics among mountain walks. The Wangsersee, Wildsee, Schottensee, Schwarzsee and Baschalvasee are all directly on the route. Very different in character, they are all surrounded by the spectacular mountain scenery of the Pizol.
Pizolhütte - Wangsersee - Pizolhütte - Wildseeluggen - Schottensee - Schwarzsee - Baseggla - Baschalvasee - Gaffia
The 5-lakes walk actually begins in Wangs near Sargans. From there you go up in the cable-car to Furt and then on two chairlifts up to the Pizol mountain hut. The Wangsersee marks the start of the hike. After the first climb up through bizarre rock formations, you glimpse the Wildsee, surrounded by rubble and boulders. Next on the list is the deep blue Schottensee, with a magnificent panoramic view behind it, extending from the Glarner Alps to the Churfirsten range. Next you pass the dark Schwarzsee. A last climb leads up to the rather mysterious geo-park. Soon you come to the green Baschalvasee, and then a last descent leads down to the Gaffia Alp.
Pictures: www.tourenguide.ch
The 5-lakes walk actually begins in Wangs near Sargans. From there you go up in the cable-car to Furt and then on two chairlifts up to the Pizol mountain hut. The Wangsersee marks the start of the hike. After the first climb up through bizarre rock formations, you glimpse the Wildsee, surrounded by rubble and boulders. Next on the list is the deep blue Schottensee, with a magnificent panoramic view behind it, extending from the Glarner Alps to the Churfirsten range. Next you pass the dark Schwarzsee. A last climb leads up to the rather mysterious geo-park. Soon you come to the green Baschalvasee, and then a last descent leads down to the Gaffia Alp.
Pictures: www.tourenguide.ch
