17 Margunet
© Schweizerischer Nationalpark/Hans Lozza
© Schweizerischer Nationalpark/Hans Lozza
This well-frequented route has become increasingly popular since bearded vultures were released here between 1991 and 2007.
A good 3 hours’ walk leads us through an interesting section of the Pass dal Fuorn forests and the wonderfully varied flora of the Park’s alpine meadows. The nature trail provides detailed information along the way, in 5 languages.
Particularities
Nature trail, extensive Pass dal Fuorn forests, marmots at Alp Stabelchod, the site of bearded vulture releases (1991 – 2007) is visible from Margunet.
Focus leaflets to accompany this walk can be purchased at the National Park Centre in Zernez or via our shop online (Vegetationsentwicklung and Murgänge – only available in German).
Follow-up hikes
Reverse Route 13, Route 18
17 Margunet
Difficulty: white-red-white / easy, T2 (Scale SAC)
Arrival
Starting and end point can be reached by post bus (bus stops: Stabelchod/P8, Il Fuorn/P6).
- Educational opportunity
- child-friendly
Season
June, July, August, September, OctoberRoute-information
- Length
- 8.00 km
- Vertical heigth
- 450 m
- Time required
- 3 hours
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Middle
Arrival
- Starting point
- Stabelchod (Altitude: 1885 m)
- Arrival by public transport (stop/station)
- Stabelchod P8 Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Il Fuorn (Altitude: 1794 m)
- Arrival by public transport (stop/station)
- Il Fuorn P6 Timetable SBB
Infrastructure
Il Fuorn: www.ilfuorn.ch
- Playground
- Picnicplace
Documents
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Families
- Groups
The offer has been particularly developed for
- First cycle (Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade)
- Second cycle (3rd - 6th grade, primary level)
- Third cycle (1st – 3rd grade, lower secondary)
- Upper Secondary School Classes
- Association/Companies
Contact
NationalparkzentrumUrtatsch 2
7530 Zernez
Telephone +41 (0)81 851 41 41
Mobile -
http://www.nationalparkzentrum.ch
17 Margunet
17 Margunet
Aerie of the Golden eagle
King of the air. Under total protection since 1953. Wingspan up to max. 2.2 m. One aerie is near the road Pass dal Fuorn
© Schweizerischer Nationalpark/Hans Lozza
Alp Stabelchod
Until 1919, Alp Stabelchod was used as grazing for cattle. Since then the forest has not regrown.
© (C)SNP/H.Lozza
Bearded vulture
Resettlement. Since 1986 bearded vultures have been released in the Alps as part of an international project.
© Schweizerischer Nationalpark/Hans Lozza
Guided walks in the Swiss National Park
Our expert guides know where to find the most fascinating natural sights and observations. Their explanations will assist you in your discovery of a new world. Cost: CHF 380.– Duration: 6-7 hours (including lunch break)