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The holiday region of Heidiland is a small area in eastern Switzerland stretching from the famous Spa resort of Bad Ragaz to Weesen at the end of Lake Walen and includes – as the name implies- the famous setting of Heidi’s story. Only an hour away from Zürich, the area offers a world of mountains and valleys, alpine lakes and pastures, waterfalls, gorges and beautiful scenery. On this exciting hiking trip you will discover the entire region in seven stages. Not as famous as some areas of Switzerland the area nevertheless oozes beautiful scenery and charming tradition. Combine this with small typical Swiss hotels and the excellent regional food and you will have an unforgettable hiking holiday.
Key facts
Grade CAverage walking time: 4 – 6 hours
Start / End: Starts in Weesen ends in Bad Ragaz
Terrain: Partly high alpine, above and below tree line, alpine meadows, valleys, lake shore
7 x middle-class hotel accommodation, 1 x mountain hut
8 x breakfast / 4 x Dinner
Luggage Transfer on 6 days
Programme
| Day 1: | Arrival Flight or rail from the UK to Zürich. Train and bus transfer to Weesen on Lake Walen . Enjoy the afternoon with a lovely boat cruise or a trip to the picturesque village of Amden . Overnight in Weesen. |
| Day 2: |
Weesen-Filzbach |
| Day 3: | Filzbach-Murgsee Todays section is a strenuous but rewarding hike along 4 mountain lakes, starting off with a chair lift ride to Habergschwänd at 1,280m (4,199ft). After passing the romantic Talsee lake the ascent begins towards Murdseefurggel at 1,985m (6,511ft) and descends again down to the Murgsee mountain hut at 1,820m. Fresh clean mountain air and a clear star strewn sky make the atmosphere of this simple mountain hut an experience in itself. Your personal luggage can't be transferred here, so you will need to carry a daypack with your essentials. Hiking time: 4.5 – 5hours. Overnight in Murgsee. |
| Day 4: | Murgsee-Flumserberg After a hearty breakfast you continue with the ascent towards Erdisgulmen at 2,286m (7,500ft). The majority of today's hike is on high alpine and exposed mountain paths. The views are ever changing and rewarding. At Maschgenkamm you take the gondola down to the resort of Flumserberg. Hiking time: 5 hours. Overnight in Flumserberg. |
| Day 5: | Flumserberg - Kleinberg Starting off in Flumserberg the hike leads through the lesser known Schils valley towards Flumser Kleinberg. Past alpine meadows and small streams, through forests and past the small reservoir at Bruggwiti you continue deeper and deeper into the valley. At Steinbrugg you start the ascent to Halden at 1,817m (5,961ft). From here the path slowly descents until you reach the mountain hotel Schönhalden. Hiking time: 5.5 hours. Overnight in Kleinberg. |
| Day 6: | Kleinberg – Weisstannen Enjoy today's easy and relaxing hike. From Kleinberg follow the Walsa path with its great views. Past the Chapfensee (lake) situated in a nature reserve known for its varied flora, through forests until you will reach Schwendi. Continue to the hamlet of Weisstannen. Hiking time: 4 hours. Overnight in Weisstannen |
| Day 7: | Weisstannen – Pizol This is the highlight but also the most strenuous and weather depending section of the Heidiland hiking tour. The highest point is at almost 2,600m (8,530ft) and part of the hike is on exposed mountain paths high above the tree line. The views however are impressive and you will pass imposing waterfalls and beautiful alpine lakes before reaching Pizolhütte. From Laufboden you take the chairlift down to the plateau of Pardiel. Hiking time: 6.5 hours. Overnight in Pardiel. |
| Day 8: | Pizol – Bad Ragaz The last section of the Heidiland hiking tour is a slow descent from 1,708m (5,603ft) down to Bad Ragaz at 510m (1,673ft). From Pardiel walk into the Tamina valley and enjoy the easy descent with its continuing great views. Finally you will enter the impressive Tamina canyon with its hot springs and the small baroque thermal bath Bad Pfäfers. Following a small stream you will reach Bad Ragaz.Hiking time: 4.5 hours. Overnight in Bad Ragaz. |
| Day 9: | Departure Transfer to Zürich for your return flight or rail to the UK . |
This tour can also be booked with:
4 days: Weesen - Flumserberg
5 days: Flumserberg - Bad Ragaz
Accommodation
All hotels are small family run, typically Swiss hotels with a warm welcome. They are of good standard and have private faclilties with the exception of the mountain hut on day 3, where you will sleep in shared accommodation with running water only.
Departures: Daily from July to October 2010.
Price: 2011 prices available on request.
Day 1 - 9: £ 710
Day 1 - 4: £ 437
Day 5 - 9: £ 546
Price includes: Flights, airport taxes, carbon offset contribution (see climate care), accommodation with breakfast and 1 dinner day 3, 2nd class rail transfer from and to airport, luggage transfers (excpeption day 3), detailed hiking itinerary, maps and suggestions at your first hotel.
Supplements:
Single room supplement: £ 22 per night
Payment by credit card:
A charge of 1% up to a maximum of £ 15 will apply when paying by credit card (Diners Card cannot be accepted). No charge will be made for debit cards.
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