Landschaftspark Binntal
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Time required: 2 hours 25 minutesLength: 8.13km
Experience Twingi: Geology
Nature experienceOffer for groups
Landschaftspark Binntal - The wild Twingi Gorge has cut into vertically placed slate rocks - so-called "Bündnerschiefer". You will get to know these rocks with their minerals and their formation. In addition, we also encounter some erratic blocks.
The wild Twingi Gorge is one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the Binntal Landscape Park. The Binna and the former Ice Age glaciers ate their way along a zone of weakness through the almost vertically placed slate rocks. Thus, through the Twingi, one can hike a natural transverse profile through this so-called "Rosswald series". The rocks belong to the "Bündnerschiefern". These build up the entire northern mountains of the Binntal.
You can get to grips with these rocks in peace and quiet, armed with a hammer and magnifying glass. You will get to know the minerals they are made of. You will learn exciting facts about their origin and history in connection with the formation of the Alps, with the impact of the great ice ages as the penultimate act. The erratic blocks along the way also tell about the geology and rocks further up in the Binn Valley.
Details
Clothing adapted to the weather. Drinks in the rucksack, possibly small snacks. Magnifying glasses & hammers are provided.
Tip: Binoculars and some packing material for collected stones are helpful.
Date/Period
June, July, August, September, OctoberNumber of persons for group-offers
Number of participants min. 6Number of participants max. 15
Arrival by public transport
Steinmatten Timetable SBBSuitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Groups
The offer has been particularly developed for
- Association/Companies
Routes in the vicinity
Date/Period
June, July, August, September, OctoberOrganizer
Geschäftsstelle Landschaftspark BinntalDorfstrasse 31
3996 Binn
T +41 27 971 50 50
www.landschaftspark-binntal.ch
Contact
Geschäftsstelle Landschaftspark BinntalDorfstrasse 31
3996 Binn
T +41 27 971 50 50
www.landschaftspark-binntal.ch