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Stalking a capricorn

Theme trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 5.00 km

Season

June, July, August, September, October

Contact

Business is partner of the park
Gästeinformation Viamala
Bodaplatz 4
7435 Splügen
Tel. +41 (0)81 650 90 30

www.viamala.ch

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Capricorn Pirsch

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.

Route-information

Route-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
Height profile view map

Details

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

Possibilities for catering

Hotel Restaurant Capricorns

Infrastructure

  • Fireplace

Arrival

Starting point
Wergenstein, Center da Capricorns (Altitude: 1490 m)
Arrival by public transport
Wergenstein, Dorf Timetable SBB
Destination
Wergenstein, Center da Capricorns (Altitude: 1490 m)
Arrival by public transport
Wergenstein, Dorf Timetable SBB

Suitable for

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)

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Naturpark Beverin

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.

RestaurantHotelCafé
Naturpark Beverin

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.

Museum / Exhibition

Map