"Wildlife and Nature Observation Chäserrugg" Guided Hike in Toggenburg

After taking a ride on the cable car, you’ll reach Chäserrugg. On the high plateau "Rosenboden", you can enjoy the tranquility and spaciousness of nature. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll hike down to the valley with a group.

The descent takes you through a spectacular karst landscape with bizarre rock formations and alpine vegetation. You’ll gain exciting insights into the geological features and the ecosystem of this unique landscape.

With a bit of luck, you might encounter local wildlife such as ibex and chamois, which are especially active during dusk. As the sun slowly disappears behind the peaks, you’ll experience the magic of the mountains in the special evening light.

Tour Facts:

• Difficulty: medium
• Distance: 6.5 km
• Descent: 950 meters
• Hiking time: about 3:00 hours at a leisurely pace

• Hiking boots or sturdy trekking shoes
• Comfortable hiking clothes
• Windbreaker

In the backpack:

• Fleece or warm sweater, jacket
• Rain gear
• Light gloves and beanie
• Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses
• Water or thermos bottle (1 liter)
• Lunch and snacks
• Any personal medications

Optional:

• Trekking poles
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Pocket knife