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17 Margunet

Hiking trail
Time required: 3 hoursLength: 8.00 km

Schweizerischer Nationalpark -

Closed
This well-frequented route has become increasingly popular since bearded vultures were released here between 1991 and 2007.

A good 3 hours’ walk leads us through an interesting section of the Pass dal Fuorn forests and the wonderfully varied flora of the Park’s alpine meadows. The nature trail provides detailed information along the way, in 5 languages.

Particularities
Nature trail, extensive Pass dal Fuorn forests, marmots at Alp Stabelchod, the site of bearded vulture releases (1991 – 2007) is visible from Margunet.
Focus leaflets to accompany this walk can be purchased at the National Park Centre in Zernez or via our shop online (Vegetationsentwicklung and Murgänge – only available in German).
Make this hike a special experience by experiencing it with a guide: nationalpark.ch/en/visit/guided-walks/

Follow-up hikes
Reverse Route 13, Route 18

Route-information

Length
8.00 km
Vertical heigth
450 m
Time required
3 hours
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

Difficulty: white-red-white / easy, T2 (Scale SAC)
Arrival
Starting and end point can be reached by post bus (bus stops: Stabelchod/P8, Il Fuorn/P6).

  • Educational opportunity
  • child-friendly

Infrastructure

Il Fuorn: www.ilfuorn.ch

  • Playground
  • Picnicplace

Arrival

Starting point
Stabelchod (Altitude: 1885 m)
Arrival by public transport
Stabelchod P8 Timetable SBB
Destination
Il Fuorn (Altitude: 1794 m)
Arrival by public transport
Il Fuorn P6 Timetable SBB

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families
  • Groups

The offer has been particularly developed for

  • First cycle (Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade)
  • Second cycle (3rd - 6th grade, primary level)
  • Third cycle (1st – 3rd grade, lower secondary)
  • Upper Secondary School Classes
  • Association/Companies
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Aerie of the Golden eagle

King of the air. Under total protection since 1953. Wingspan up to max. 2.2 m. One aerie is near the road Pass dal Fuorn

Fauna
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Alp Stabelchod

Until 1919, Alp Stabelchod was used as grazing for cattle. Since then the forest has not regrown.

Viewpoint
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Bearded vulture

Resettlement. Since 1986 bearded vultures have been released in the Alps as part of an international project.

Fauna
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Rastplatz Alp Stabelchod

Die Alp Stabelchod wurde bis 1911 als Viehalp genutzt. Heute ist sie die am besten untersuchte Wiese Europas und idealer Beoachtungspunkt für Murmeltiere.

Picnic-place
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Guided walks in the Swiss National Park

Our expert guides know where to find the most fascinating natural sights and observations. Their explanations will assist you in your discovery of a new world.
Cost: CHF 400.–
Duration: 6-7 hours (including lunch break)

Nature experienceGuided tour / ExcursionOffer for groups
Schweizerischer Nationalpark

Educational Excursions in the Swiss National Park

Experiencing nature is the main object of the Park’s excursions for children: finding things, observing, making comparisons, using all our senses to take note of what’s around us.
Cost: CHF 400.–
Duration: 6-7 hours (including lunch break)

Nature experienceGuided tour / ExcursionOffer for classes

Season

June, July, August, September, October

Contact

Nationalparkzentrum
Urtatsch 2
7530 Zernez
Tel. +41 (0)81 851 41 41
Mobile -
www.nationalparkzentrum.ch

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