Hike to dragon's hole

Difficult

9.4 km

4:45 h

1477 mhd

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A journey to the past.

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Highest Point 2420 m

Lowest Point 943 m

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Start

Vättis

Destination

Vättis

Coordinates

46.909315, 9.440289

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Description

The highest prehistoric site in Europe, the Drachenloch, is the destination of this challenging hike. The ascent is along a very steep mountain trail that leads the hiker through beech and fir forests to the Schafalp Gelbberg. From the hut, the Drachenloch is visible in the summit wall of the Drachenberg. On a grassy slope and a narrow band that requires some concentration, the historically significant cave is reached. The view of the Rätikon group and up to Piz Buin is overwhelming and unique.

Safety Note

Depending on the weather, it can be very slippery in some places.

Equipment

Good hiking equipment, very sturdy mountain boots.

Directions

Vättis - Patina - Gelbberg - Drachenloch - Vättis

Directions

Public Transport

By train to Bad Ragaz and then by post bus to Vättis.

Travel Information

Take the Bad Ragaz highway exit. Take the mountain road in the direction of Pfäfers/Valens as far as Vättis.

Waypoints

Cave Heidiland

Drachenloch

Traces from the stone age on the Drachenberg

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View of the west face of the Calanda of Vättis

Viewpoint Heidiland

View of the Calanda

"Calanda" - The local mountain of Chur towers majestically over Vättis!

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Nature reserve Heidiland

Gebiet Chrüzbachtobel

The Chrüzbachtobel area near Vättis reveals a geological window with exposed basement rock. Here, 53,000-year-old cave bear bones were discovered. A complete stratigraphic profile from the Triassic to the Tertiary period is visible.

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Attraction Heidiland

The Vättner Window

The Vättner Window is a geological peculiarity that explains the entire formation of the Tamina Valley and the Alps in a way that is understandable even for laypeople.

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Attraction Heidiland

Gnapperchopf Mine

Former copper and silver ore mine close to Vättis.

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Attraction Heidiland

Drachenloch

Traces from the stone age on the Drachenberg

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Museum Heidiland

Dragon hole Museum Vättis

The Drachenloch Museum Vättis showcases finds from the Drachenloch, including Paleolithic cave bear bones and documents from the excavation period 1917-1923. A mineral collection, Roman coins, and a model of the Walser settlement St. Martin complement the exhibition.

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