UNESCO World's Heritage Sardona Tectonic Arena
The Tschingelhörner are above the Flims Laax resort and are notable for their prominent peaks as well as a sharp line that runs horizontally through the rock formation. The Tschingelhörner are part of the Sardona Tectonic Arena – a mountain landscape between the Anterior Rhine Valley, the Sernftal Valley and the Walensee Lake – which is geologically unique in the world, because the process of mountain formation is highly visible there. This area, comprising more than 300 square kilometers, was included in July 2008 in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Highlights in the Sardona Tectonic Arena
Visitor Pavilion Sardona World's Heritage Site
How did old rock layers come to be on top of younger ones? What is the connection between continental plates and mountain formation? The answers to these questions as well as background information regarding the biggest rock avalanche of the Alps can be found in the new Visitor Pavilion (open during the summer season at 2102 meters above sea level), directly near to the Segne Lodge.
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Interview with GeoGuide Ueli Jordi
GeoGuides like Ueli Jordi know the highlights of the World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona and the Geopark as well as insider tips.
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