Lag da Pigniu: the trail version

Difficult

32.8 km

4:20 h

1024 mhd

1043 mhd

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The Lag da Pigniu is a real gem in the Surselva. It is often approached from Brigels mainly on gravel roads. Here we present the local variant with a relatively high proportion of trails.

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Highest Point 1689 m

Lowest Point 1082 m

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Start

Brigels

Destination

Brigels

Coordinates

46.770856, 9.067321

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Description

The elevation profile shows a constant up and down. We have also included two uphill trails and challenging descents. This makes this insider tip tour to the often-visited reservoir not only exciting, but also sweaty and somewhat challenging.

From Brigels, you ride up to the golf course and soon experience the first trails through the forest towards Flanz. Make sure you take the detour to Flanz (Adlerstein). This terrace with its surprising view is quite something. Shortly afterwards, at Ruina Grotta (Kropfenstein), we have planned the next detour. This can be reached on foot in two minutes. The ruins of the castle are virtually suspended under a rocky roof. We continue in quick succession. This time with an uphill trail in the direction of Andiast. If you don't like this trail, simply take the main road. After Andiast, take the road through the pretty mountain village of Andiast and on to Lag da Pigniu. A short uphill trail is also included here. From Sogn Giusep, this can be bypassed on the forest road. Although it is not very exciting from a biking point of view, you “must” ride to the end of the lake. The high rock faces with the imposing waterfall are most impressive here. Please note that the single trail around the lake is prohibited for bikes.

On the other side of the dam wall, however, you are rewarded with a short and steep trail. Now you can crank up again in the direction of Con Ault and then hurtle down a rarely used trail to Gneida. From Gneide (historic sawmill), another insider tip trail awaits you through the Val Mulin almost to the bottom of Migliè. And now? Roll out, back to Brigels.

Geheimtipp

Be sure to take in the two destinations on the route (Flanz and Grotta ruins).

Sicherheitshinweis

The tour should not be undertaken in uncertain weather conditions. Weather changes are frequent in the mountains. If a rain front or similar is approaching during the hike, you should turn back in good time.

144 Emergency call, first aid

1414 Mountain rescue REGA

112 International emergency call

Ausrüstung

Mountain bike, helmet, gloves, bike shoes, goggles, rain and sun protection, drink, repair kit, first aid kit

Directions

Brigels - Tschuppina - Flanz - Grotta ruins - Curtginet - Andiast - Lag da Pigniu - Con Ault - Gneida - Val da Mulin - Migliè - Brigels.

Directions

Public Transport

From the Grisons cantonal capital of Chur, take the Rhaetian Railway through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Ilanz and on to Tavanasa. Then take the Postbus line 90.461 Tavanasa - Brigels to the stop Breil/Brigels, casa communala

Continue by bike in three minutes to the valley station in Brigels.

Anreise Information

On the A13 to Reichenau, then on the main road 19 via Flims to Tavanasa and then up to Brigels

Parking

Parking is available at the parking lots at the valley station of the Brigels cable cars

Waypoints

Restaurant Surselva

Boutique-Hotel Vincenz

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Restaurant Surselva

Familienhotel Alpina

Turn your back on the stress of everyday life and immerse yourself in the family atmosphere of the family hotel Alpina.

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Place Surselva

Krimispass, Brigels

New case from May 2023.

Let yourself be carried away into tricky adventures full of puzzles around Brigels.

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Restaurant Surselva

Pizzeria Frisal

Enjoy authentic Italian specialties.

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Das Foto zeigt die verschiedene Backwaren der Bäckerei Gabriel in Brigels

Bakery Surselva

Gabriel Bäckerei-Konditorei, Brigels

Homemade specialties and varied selection of patisserie and ice cream.

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Das Foto zeigt die Ausstattung des Menzli Sports Waltensburg

Sports Shop Surselva

Menzli Sport / Talstation, Waltensburg

Being "close to the customer" is of the utmost importance for a service-oriented business. In the store, customers can use the services seven days a week in winter - directly on the ski slopes.

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Restaurant Surselva

Ustria Curtginet, Waltensburg

Whether you are stopping off after an active day on the slopes or after a relaxing hike - the Ustria Curtginet welcomes you.

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Das Foto zeigt die Minigolfanlage mit vielen Besuchern.

Sports Facility Surselva

Minigolf Brigels

The miniature golf course is located south of the Lake Brigel in the vicinity of the tennis court and the playground. The Swimming lake and mountain railways can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. Many hiking, biking and Nordic walking routes lead past the facility. Car parking is available.

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Restaurant Surselva

Hotel Ucliva

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Aufnahme des Pfads zur Burg Kropfestein.

Ruin Surselva

Kropfenstein/Casti Grotta, Waltensburg

The three-storey walls of Casti Grotta cling like an eagle's nest to the edge of a vertically sloping rock face.

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Das Foto zeigt die Führung der Resgia Gneida

Store Surselva

Sawmill / Resgia Gneida, Waltensburg

A visit to the Gneida is worthwhile, it rumbles and noises like 100 years ago.

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Attraction Surselva

Staumauer, Pigniu

In the small mountain community of Pigniu/Panix in the Grisons Vorderrheintal, a dam wall was built in 1989 at the back of the large basin. Since September 1999, the sober wall has shown the hiker from a completely different side.

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Grillen, Aussicht geniessen und schlemmen

Fireplace Surselva

Feuerstelle/Grillplatz: Lag da Pigniu (Staumauer), Andiast

The fireplace at Lag da Pigniu is located right next to the dam wall and offers a wonderful view of the whole Lag da Pigniu.

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Wasserfälle, Lag da Pigniu, Panixersee, Pigniu

Waterfall Surselva

Waterfalls of Lag da Pigniu

The glacier aprons between Muttenstock and Panixer pass at the foot of the 3158 m high Hausstock supply the waterfalls at the rear end of the Lag da Pigniu with breathtaking masses of water.

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Viewpoint Surselva

Flanz/Adlerstein, Waltensburg

Viewpoint on the hiking trail from Brigels in the direction of Waltensburg, via Tschuppina.

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Nahaufnahme der e-bike Ladestation in Waltensburg.

E-bike charging station Surselva

E-Bike Ladestation, Waltensburg

The charging station is located in front of the Hotel Ucliva in Waltensburg. The charging cables are located in the charging cable box next to the charging station.

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