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Intro

Piggamad marks the start of the steep and challenging climb to the Alperschälli, where you often come across capricorns. Skirting the Farcletta digl Lai Grand and the tarns of Lai Grand and Lai Pintg, you cross the legendary Alp Anarosa to arrive at Wergenstein.

Description

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Turrahus
Destination
Wergenstein
Direction
One way
Ascent
1100 m
Descent
1350 m
Distance
19 km
Duration
6 h 35 min
Duration back
6 h 45 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
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Details Tour description

Route

Via Capricorn

Wergenstein - Wergenstein
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 3/3

Distance

19 km

Duration

6 h 35 min

Ascent

1100 m

Travel information: Safien-Platz

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