Checkpoint

Bad-Ragaz

Visit Bad Ragaz & get the Badge

Welcome to Bad Ragaz, a renowned spa town in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley and one of the most relaxing checkpoint locations on your TdS Explorer journey. Visiting Bad Ragaz not only brings you closer to completing your Explorer challenge, it also takes you to a place where alpine landscapes, historic thermal culture, and scenic cycling routes come together.

Why Bad Ragaz?

Bad Ragaz is famous for its thermal waters originating from the dramatic Tamina Gorge. For centuries the town has been known as one of Switzerland’s most prestigious wellness and spa destinations. At the same time, the surrounding region offers beautiful cycling terrain: from relaxed valley roads through the Bündner Herrschaft vineyards to more challenging alpine routes towards the Pizol mountains and the Walensee region. Bad Ragaz is therefore the perfect Explorer checkpoint where relaxation, nature, and cycling meet in a unique alpine setting.

Highlights

Tamina Gorge

The impressive Tamina Gorge is the origin of the famous thermal springs of Bad Ragaz. Deep within the narrow rock gorge, warm thermal water emerges that has made the town a renowned spa destination for centuries.

Tamina Therme

The Tamina Therme is one of Switzerland’s best known wellness facilities. The naturally warm thermal water from the Tamina Gorge offers perfect relaxation after a day on the bike.

Pizol Mountain World

Rising directly above Bad Ragaz, the Pizol mountain range offers spectacular views over the Rhine Valley and a diverse alpine landscape with countless outdoor opportunities.

Heidiland & Bündner Herrschaft

The surrounding region forms part of the famous Heidiland and the Bündner Herrschaft wine area. Vineyards, traditional villages and stunning alpine scenery define this unique landscape.