Guided tour "Origin of the Alps" in the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Highlights
- Look forward to gigantic views of the surrounding mountain world
- Get exciting information about the formation of the Alps
- Learn with stones in hand part of the development of the history of the earth
- Let yourself be guided by an experienced GeoGuide
- Experience great insights into the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona
Description
Immerse yourself in the formation of the Alps, the structure of the mountains and enjoy views of the fantastic nature in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sardona. Let yourself be guided by a GeoGuide to over 2000 m above sea level and embark on a journey to the hour of origin of the mountains
The tour starts at 10:00 am at the Panorama Restaurant Maschgenkamm. From here the tour starts with your GeoGuide. You can expect a tour at over 2000 m above sea level from the Maschgenkamm around the Ziger. Here you can look forward to gigantic views of the mountain world and the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona
Your GeoGuide will give you insights into the origins of the Alps. You will get a lot of information about the history of the earth and you will be very close to it. Your guide will show you special fossils and weathering phenomena. In addition, depending on the season, you can also learn a lot about alpine flowers and how they are influenced by the rock.
The tour ends at 12:30 pm at the starting point
Practical information:
- Difficulty: easy, pure walking time: 1.5 hours, no difference in altitude
- Allow enough time for the journey
Swiss Activities Tip
The tour ends at 12:30 pm directly at the Panorama Restaurant Maschgenkamm. Here we can warmly recommend you to have a hearty and delicious lunch. You can enjoy the panoramic view a little longer and look forward to a great ambience in the restaurant
Inclusions
Exciting and informative guided hike
Trained GeoGuide Sardona
Information about the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona
Stories about the formation of the Alps
Ticket for the mountain railway ride Flumserberg
Meeting point
Bergstation BergJet, bei Panoramatafel auf Platz vor Panoramarestaurant Maschgenkamm, Molseralpstrasse 9, 8898 Flumserberg
Molseralpstrasse 9, 8898 Flums, Schweiz
Important information
- Tour in all weather conditions
- Take along: weatherproof clothing, sturdy shoes, binoculars, snacks, water
- Mountain railroad ticket: buy at the ticket office Bergbahnen Flumserberg
- Minimum number of participants: 4 persons
Provider
Operated by
Heidiland Tourismus
Verified provider