Wildlife Watching Bearded Vulture and Golden Eagle

Description

Join an experienced Swiss Ranger on a wildlife observation tour (in German) through the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to observe bearded vultures and golden eagles in their natural habitat and receive exciting information. Observation of majestic birds of prey such as bearded vulture and golden eagle Exciting information from a Swiss Ranger Hike through the mountainous landscape of the Calfeisen Valley Opportunity to experience various wild animals in their natural habitat A Swiss Ranger takes you on a half-day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona. In the Calfeisen Valley, you enter the realm of the birds of prey. While hiking through the idyllic mountain landscape, our Swiss Ranger will provide interesting information about the lifestyle and the role of bearded vultures and golden eagles in Alpine ecology. You will learn to locate the birds of prey and, with a bit of luck, observe them while the Swiss Ranger explains their characteristics and behavior. You may also spot other wildlife such as ibex and deer. The tours are scheduled as follows: Whit Monday, 25 May 2026, 12:30 Sunday, 16 August 2026, 12:30 Sunday, 13 September 2026, 12:30 Sunday, 27 September 2026, 12:30 Sunday, 11 October 2026, 12:30 Half-day excursion (in German) in the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona Benefit from the incredible knowledge of a Swiss Ranger Educational material about the bearded vulture and golden eagle Languages: German, other languages available on request Notes: - The tour takes place in any weather unless canceled by the Swiss Ranger for safety reasons - Difficulty: medium (220 meters altitude difference / approx. 1.6 km each way) - Good, sturdy shoes (high hiking boots recommended due to stream crossing where feet may get wet) - Binoculars recommended - Bring your own snacks and drinking water - You can dine at Restaurant Sankt Martin before or after the tour Booking: - Available from May to October on selected dates - Minimum participants: 4 (final decision the day before at 12:00) - Online bookings until 16:00 the day before, unless already canceled - Short-term phone requests possible until the day before (during opening hours), unless already canceled - Private group tours up to 40 people available on request (up to 20 people CHF 400.00 for the entire group, 21-40 people CHF 700.00 for the entire group) Questions? Contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Tourist Office Bad Ragaz, T +41 81 300 40 20, badragaz@heidiland.com At the bearded vulture information board, Walser Village Sankt Martin in Calfeisental, Vättis. Parking available. Attention - One-way traffic from the dam: entry into the village is only possible every full hour until twenty minutes past. Further information: Restaurant Sankt Martin