Panix Pass

Panorama from the Panixerpasshöhe

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The Panixerpass ( rätorom. pass dil Veptga? / I ) is a mountain pass, the Elm in the Glarus Sernftal connects with Pigniu in Grisons Anterior Rhine Valley. At the summit ( 2,407 m above sea level. M. ) is a shelter. The pass is not passable for cars.

The Panixerpass was an important trade link of Glarus Grisons to Italy.

Crossing by the Russian army in 1799

See also: Suvorov

The Russian army under General Suvorov crossed on their withdrawal from the Glarus Grisons the Panixerpass on 6 and 7 October 1799. The weakened army suffered great losses due to snow and cold. About 2000 soldiers and as many pack animals and all 25 carried guns lost during the crossing. A plaque at the pass reminded today of this event.

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Refuge on the pass

Pass route on the Grisons side

Suvorov memorial plaque on alp alp Ranasca GR

Overlooking the reservoir Lag da Pigniu

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