Marmot nature trail, Avers-Bergalga

Open
Simple
7.6 km
2:00 h
130 mhd
130 mhd
Murmeltiere
Murmeltierlehrpfad Avers-Bergalga

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Murmeltierlehrpfad Avers-Bergalga

You will be booed here! But don't be offended: This is how the marmots in the Bergalgatal greet their visitors.

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Fitness 2/6
Highest Point  2078 m
Lowest Point  1980 m
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Start
Avers, Juppa
Destination
Avers, Juppa
Coordinates
46.451966, 9.548379

Details

Description

On the world's only signposted adventure and educational trail, you will encounter the furry hibernator in its natural habitat. Along the way, you will learn lots of interesting facts about the life of marmots at eleven stations.

The educational trail leads from Loretschhus near Avers-Juppa to Alp Bergalga/Olta Stofel (2074 m above sea level). The hiking time from/to Loretschhus is approx. 2 hours. The trail is suitable for baby carriages and also for wheelchair users with aids (e.g. Swisstracs). There is a well-equipped barbecue area and a playground at the start of the trail.

Here you will find various information about the nature trail and the texts for the 11 stations.

Hidden Gem

The marmots usually take a siesta between 12 and 3 pm when the sun is at its most beautiful. Ideally, you should therefore visit them before or after this time. Binoculars are definitely recommended. The marmots usually hibernate from mid-September.

Safety Note

On beautiful sunny days marmots love to take a siesta from 12 to 15. So, the best time to see them is before or after this break. To grasp more intimate details it is advisable to use a telescope. Typically, marmots hibernate from mid-September.

Equipment

Weatherproof clothing recommended.

Directions

Avers Juppa - Alp Bergalga - Avers Juppa

The theme trail starts in Avers-Juppa.

Directions

Public Transport

Avers-Juppa can be reached by PostBus. Timetable information and further information at www.sbb.ch.

Travel Information

Take the A13/E43 to exit 26 in the direction of Avers-Juf/Ferrera. Then follow the signs for Avers-Juf as far as Avers-Juppa. Plan your journey with the Google route planner.

Parking

There is a free parking lot right at the start of the marmot nature trail(Google Maps location).

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