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Join a guided hike (in German) on Flumserberg and observe marmots in their natural habitat against the stunning backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tectonic Arena Sardona. Listen to their calls, learn fascinating facts about their behavior, and watch them up close.
- Discover marmots in the wild
- Fascinating insights into the life of marmots
- Hike through the impressive mountain landscape on the Flumserberg
- Experience nature with a view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tectonic Arena Sardona
After the gondola ride on the BergJet up to the Maschgenkamm, the hike begins. The guide knows the best places to spot the marmots, also known as marmots or marmots, and tells you exciting facts about their lives (in German). Their distinctive warning whistle can often be heard from afar. The guide will tell you how these fascinating animals live together as a family in their underground burrows and why they spend half the year in hibernation. Despite their caution, marmots are frequently encountered on the Flumserberg. With a little patience, you can observe how they search for food, play with each other or keep a close eye on their surroundings. Their ingenious warning system is particularly exciting: while a single whistle warns of attacks from the air, such as from a golden eagle, several whistles mean danger on the ground. The animals then disappear into their escape tunnels in a flash. The hike is led by a certified GeoGuide Sardona, who not only knows the best observation spots but also explains what makes this landscape so special and why it has been designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
The hike ends at Chrüz. From here, you can either take the chairlift back to the Bergjet valley station, use the Floomzer toboggan run for a speedy descent or walk back.
The tours take place as follows:
Sunday, 12 July 2026, 8.15 am
Saturday, 18 July 2026, 8.15 am
Sunday, 26 July 2026, 8.15 am
Sunday, 2 August 2026, 8.15 am
Saturday, 8 August 2026, 8.15 am
Saturday, 15 August 2026, 8.15 am
Notes
- Difficulty level: medium (descent approx. 420 meters in altitude / approx. 3 km)
- Good, sturdy footwear
- Binoculars recommended
- Snacks and drinks from your rucksack (bring your own)
- The tickets for the “BergJet” (Flumserberg Tannenboden - Maschgenkamm), chairlift “Chrüz” (Chrüz - Flumserberg Tannenboden) and/or toboggan run “FLOOMZER” are not included in the price and must be purchased at the ticket office of the Flumserberg mountain railroads. Further information about the tickets can be found here.
- The tour takes place in all weather conditions, unless the guide cancels the tour for safety reasons (please dress according to the weather)
Booking
- Bookable from July to August on selected dates
- Minimum number of participants 4 (final decision on the day before 12.00)
- Online: until 16.00 the day before, unless already cancelled
- By phone: short-term requests are possible until the day before (opening hours), unless already cancelled
- Individual group tours up to max. 40 people possible on request (Up to 20 people CHF 240.00 for the whole group, 21-40 people CHF 400.00 for the whole group)
Any questions?
Contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Tourist Office Flumserberg,
T +41 81 720 18 18, flumserberg@heidiland.com
- Guided hike with a GeoGuide (in German)
- Fascinating stories about the life of marmots
- Benefit from the incredible knowledge of a GeoGuide
- Illustrative material about the marmot
08.15 - 10.15
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, including the return trip to the valley station.
German, other languages on request
BergJet valley station, in front of the entrance
Tickets for the “BergJet” (Flumserberg Tannenboden - Maschgenkamm), chairlift “Chrüz” (Chrüz - Flumserberg Tannenboden) and/or toboggan run “FLOOMZER” are not included in the price and must be purchased at the ticket office of the Flumserberg mountain railroads. Further information about the tickets can be found here.
Paid parking spaces available at Tannenboden
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