Wildlife watching Ibex, deer, chamois and co.
During the one-day Ibex Tour you will discover the realm of the ibex and others. A Swiss Ranger will guide you through the secluded Weisstannen valley.
During the one-day Ibex Tour you will discover the realm of the ibex and others. A Swiss Ranger will guide you through the secluded Weisstannen valley. The ranger will provide you with exciting information about the life of the wild animals and help you to spot them. Observation of fascinating wild animals such as ibex, deer, chamois Exciting information from a Swiss Ranger Hike through the mountainous landscape of the Weisstannental valley Opportunity to experience various wild animals in their natural habitat Deer, roe deer, bearded vultures, chamois, ibex - these wild animals feel at home in the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona. During the Ibex Tour you will hike through the secluded Weisstannental valley, past 80-metre-high waterfalls. A Swiss Ranger will guide you through the wild nature. The Swiss Ranger will tell you how the animals live and what is special about their habitat. You will be taken to places where you can observe the animals in the wild. With a bit of luck, you will spot the majestic mountain inhabitants that many of us only know from photos. The tours take place as follows: Saturday, 26 April 2025 Saturday, 3 May 2025 Saturday, 17 May 2025 Sunday, 21 September 2025 Sunday, 5 October 2025 Sunday, 19 October 2025 Guided hike with a Swiss Ranger Information on the reintroduction of the ibex Benefit from the incredible knowledge of a Swiss Ranger Educational material such as ibex horns German, other languages on request Notes Difficulty: medium (560 metres altitude difference / approx. 4 km per way) Good, firm footwear Binoculars are recommended Snacks, lunch and beverages from your backpack (bring your own) Booking Bookable from April to October on selected dates Minimum number of participants 4 (final decision on the day before 12.00) Online: until 16.00 the day before, unless already cancelled By phone: short-term requests are possible until the day before (opening hours), unless already cancelled The tour takes place in any weather condition, unless the Swiss Ranger cancels the tour due to safety reasons Individual group tours up to max. 20 people possible on request (Up to 20 people CHF 500.00 for the whole group, 21-40 people CHF 900.00 for the whole group) Any questions? Contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Tourist Office Bad Ragaz, T +41 81 300 40 20, Postbus station Weisstannen, Oberdorf Travelling by public transport: Sargans train station from 8:36 / Weisstannen Oberdorf to 9:07 (Sunday) Sargans train station from 8:07 / Weisstannen Oberdorf to 8:41 (Saturday, with change at Mels Verrucano) Weisstannen Oberdorf from 17:50 / Sargans train station to 18:24 (Sunday) Weisstannen Oberdorf from 17:42 / Sargans train station to 18:23 (Saturday, with change at Mels Verrucano) Note: We recommend travelling by public transport, as parking in Weisstannen is limited at the weekend. Alternatively, you can also plan an overnight stay.
