Stalking a capricorn
Naturpark Beverin - An experience for the whole family. Follow the tracks of the ibex and find the "last treasure" of the Alps. The treasure map shows you the way.
A half-day hiking experience for the whole family. Follow the tracks of the ibex and find the "last treasure" of the Alps. The treasure map shows you the way. Riddles about the ibex await you along the way. The start and end point is in Wergenstein. There is a barbecue area halfway along the trail where you can stop for lunch.
© Simon Blumer
© Urs Kyburz
© Urs Kyburz
Stalking a capricorn
The treasure map (in German) is available free of charge from the Hotel Restaurant Capricorns in Wergenstein.
The Capricorn Pirsch can be hiked from June to October.
The trail is around 5 kilometres long.
Hiking time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Educational opportunity
- child-friendly
Season
June, July, August, September, OctoberRoute-information
- Length
- 5.00 km
- Vertical heigth
- 320 m
- Altitude difference ascent
- 320 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 320 m
- Time required
- 3 hours
- Level technique
- Easy
- Level condition
- Easy
Arrival
- Starting point
- Wergenstein, Center da Capricorns (Altitude: 1490 m)
- Arrival by public transport (stop/station)
- Wergenstein, Dorf Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Wergenstein, Center da Capricorns (Altitude: 1490 m)
- Arrival by public transport (stop/station)
- Wergenstein, Dorf Timetable SBB
Infrastructure
- Fireplace
Possibilities for catering
Hotel Restaurant CapricornsDocuments
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- Families
- Groups
The offer has been particularly developed for
- First cycle (Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade)
- Second cycle (3rd - 6th grade, primary level)
Contact
Business is partner of the parkGästeinformation Viamala
Bodaplatz 4
7435 Splügen
Telephone +41 (0)81 650 90 30
info@viamala.ch
https://www.viamala.ch
Stalking a capricorn
Stalking a capricorn
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Capricorn exhibition
The capricorn exhibition in the Center da Capricorns in Wergenstein imparts exciting and interesting information about the king of the Alps. The ibex was reintroduced 60 years ago in the region of the nature park and there are now about 300 animals.
© Capricorns, Frank Brüderli; Stallikon
Capricorns hotel restaurant
The hotel is located at 1491 m.a.s.l. in the middle of the Beverin Nature Park and is a place with tradition and lived hospitality. The historic hotel from the 1930s was gently renovated in 2011 and expanded with a wellness area in 2023.
