Schneeschuhtour - Auf den Spuren der Wildtiere

Trudge through the crackling snow and read the tracks of the wild animals and learn more about their wintering strategies. On this snowshoe hike you will learn more about the local fauna and learn what safe and considerate touring in winter means.

The tour takes snowshoe hikers through the beautiful winter landscape from Tschiertschen in Schanfigg to Churwalden. Along the way, hiking and snowshoe guide Léonie van de Vijfeijken will tell you which animals are out and about in winter and why they depend on our consideration. You will also learn how to prepare for a tour in winter and in snow and how to move safely in the terrain.

The snowshoe tour is aimed at adults and children aged 12 and over with a normal level of fitness. Some mountain hiking experience is necessary, but no previous knowledge of snowshoeing is necessary.

If there is too little snow, a game and forest hike is made in the region.

Management
Léonie van de Vijfeijken, Eidg, certified hiking and snowshoe guide

Program
- Welcome, distribution of rental equipment
- Ride with the chairlift to Waldstafel
- Explanation of the geographical location and short introduction to material and avalanche awareness
- approx. 09:30 a.m. Departure from Waldstafel in the direction of Joch Obersäss
- Along the way, there are explanations about the life of wild animals in winter and the importance of wildlife rest areas.
- Lunch from the backpack
- approx. 4:30 p.m. Farewell and individual journey home from Churwalden

Requirements for participation
Average fitness, some mountain hiking experience

Catering
From the backpack

Takeaway/Equipment
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Snowshoes*
- Safety equipment (avalanche transceiver with 3 antennas, shovel and sounding pole)*
- Ski poles with large (winter) plate
- Backpack with drinks and lunch for the whole day
- Warm, water-repellent winter clothing (layering principle), gaiters, warm sweater
- Gloves and hat, sunglasses and cream
- GA or Half-Fare travelcard
* Snowshoes and safety equipment (avalanche transceiver incl. shovel and probing pole) can be rented from the management for 35.- each. Please pay in cash or with Twint on site. When registering, please specify what you need in a binding manner and for a fee.

Implementation
Substitute program in case of too little snow: game and forest hike, the content remains the same

Note
When registering, please indicate whether you have a Half-Fare travelcard or GA travelcard.
Costs incl. mountain railway ticket, excl. rental equipment.