BESUCH BEI DEN GEISSEN

Description

Goats, or "Geissen" as they are known in Valais German, are permanent guests on the Belalp in summer. On a guided hike to the Tyndall monument, the goats can be observed and sometimes even stroked. There is also a lot of interesting information about how the different goat species are kept. When
Thursday, August 06, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026 *
(*Stable/pasture visit) Meeting point
09.00 a. m. Belalp cable car mountain station
(*Meeting point for stable/pasture visit to be announced) Duration
Approx. 2 ½ hours (walking time uphill: 50 min.)
(*Stable/pasture visit 1 ½ hours) Bring along
Good shoesSun protectionClothing suitable for the weatherFood for on the wayCosts
Free with guest card, excl. cable carCHF 10.00 without guest card, excl. cable carAge
From 6 years (children must be accompanied) Registration
By 11.00 a. m. on Wednesday
At the Blatten tourist office
Tel. +41 27 921 60 40
tourismus@belalp. ch

Highlights

• Guided hike to observe and interact with goats
• Dates: August 6, August 20, October 15, 2026
• Free with guest card, suitable for ages 6 and up

General Information

Join us for a guided hike on the Belalp to meet the local goats, known as "Geissen." Participants will learn about goat species and enjoy a scenic walk to the Tyndall monument, with opportunities to pet the goats.

Location

Rischinustrasse 5, 3914 Blatten b. Naters, Schweiz

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